Tag: Salmonella

Recalls and Alerts: October 10-13, 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: Butterball, LLC recalls approximately 14,107 pounds of ground turkey products due to possible foreign matter (blue plastic) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Pet Food Safety Recall: Tuffy’s Pet Foods, Inc. recalls NutriSource brand Pure Vita Salmon Entree Dog Food (12.5 oz / 354g Tetrapak carton; Lots 0629101N1 & 0901101N1; Best by 29 Jun 2023 & 1 Sep 2023, respectively; UPC 0 73893 96202 1) due to elevated Vitamin D levels.

Canada

Food Safety Recall: Marché Euro Mix recalls various smoked fish products that were packaged under conditions that represent a potential food safety hazard. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Verger Les Jardins d’Émilie recalls various soups and sauces that lack a mandatory storage temperature instruction on the label. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Halal Food Chakirs recalls Chatar brand Figues Sêchées / Dried figs (250 g, 400g & 800g; Lots 2509, 2510, 2506, 2508, 4006 & 8003; Expiry date 31/12/2021) due to undeclared sulphites.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Cock’s Vleeswaren NV recalls Charles brand Saucisson au persil / Parsley sausage (125g; Use by 02/11/2021) due to undeclared gluten.

Allergy Alert (Finland): Admico Oy recalls Vifon LunchBox Chicken rice noodle (85g; Best before September 30, 2022; Product of Vietnam) due to undeclared peanuts.

Allergy Alert (France): TANG FRERES recalls Ottogi brand Sauce au curry (200g; All lots) due to undeclared milk, fish, soy, wheat, and celery.

Allergy Alert (Sweden): Kiviks Musteri recalls Päron fruktdryck konc 1+4 / Pear fruit drink concentrate 1+4 (Best before 2022-03-28) due to undeclared sulphites.

Allergy Alert (UK): Waitrose & Partners recalls Waitrose Belgian Dark Chocolate with Raisins and Almonds (180g; Best before November 2022) due to undeclared hazelnuts.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Polderse Zaadhandel recalls Voogd brand Artipan Maya bread flour mix (5 kg; Lot #3000453; Best before 01/03/2022) due to foreign matter (pieces of soy bean plant stem) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Rømer Vegan Product ApS recalls Rømer Vegan økologiske Plante pølser / Rømer Vegan Organic Plant sausages (250g; Best before 18.10.2021) due to mold contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Tenax Sild A/S recalls Princip Karrysild / Curry Herring (Best before 16.06.2022) due to foreign matter (glass) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): CARREFOUR FRANCE recalls CARREFOUR BIO brand wheat (400g; Lots E 02445 & E 03229; Best before 30/06/2023 & 31/07/2023, respectively) due to foreign matter (insect) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): STB STALAVEN – EURALIS recalls SAUCISSON A L’AIL FUME BOYAU NATUREL / Smoked garlic sausage (~1 kg; Lot #126501; Use by 06/11/2021) due to inadequate cooking.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): SuperValu recalls SuperValu Long Grain Rice (1 kg; All batches in blue packaging; Product of Netherlands) due to possible foreign matter (wood fragments) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): BIOCOLOMBINI recalls Insalata canasta / Salad (Lot 08/10/21) due to foreign matter (glass) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): ESSELUNGA recalls I Pronto in Tavola brand BURRITOS (~246g; Best before 14-10-2021) due to possible foreign matter (glass) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): ESSELUNGA recalls I Pronto in Tavola brand Mezzi Rigatoni All’Amatriciana / Ready-to-eat meal (~360g; Best before 14-10-2021) due to possible foreign matter (glass) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): ESSELUNGA recalls I Pronto in Tavola brand Tacos (~240g; Best before 13-10-2021 and 14-10-2021) due to possible foreign matter (glass) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Cora recalls Cora brand Crêpes dessert (250g; Lots/Use by dates E17/09/2021, E24/09/2021, B01/10/2021, D08/10/2021, A15/10/2021, G22/10/2021, F29/10/2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Allergy Alert (Israel): Hadar Hapodim recalls Gluten-free health bistro products due to undeclared gluten and undeclared allergens. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (Israel): Strauss recalls Delicious brand spicy Malaysian-style noodles (350g; Use by 02/9/2022) due to undeclared milk (traces).

Food Safety Recall (Israel): Palm Grinding Company recalls various Palm tahini products due to Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Recalls and Alerts: October 7-9, 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 102 confirmed cases of Salmonella Thompson infections in 14 states. The cases are linked to consumption of seafood distributed by Northeast Seafood Products of Denver, Colorado. The majority of sick people are either Colorado residents or reported traveling to Colorado in the week before they got sick. Only two people did not report travel to Colorado in the week before they got sick.

Allergy Alert: Nestlé Professional recalls four Nature’s Heart 1.5 ounce fruit and trail mix products due to undeclared peanuts. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert: Simple Mills recalls Fine Ground Sea Salt Almond Flour Crackers (4.25oz / 120g; Best by 02/12/2022, 02/13/2022, 02/14/2022 & 02/15/2022) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall: Northeast Seafood Products, Denver, CO recalls multiple seafood products that have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The recalled items include Haddock, Monkfish, Bone-in Trout, Grouper, Red Snapper, Red Rock Cod, Ocean Perch, Pacific Cod, Halibut, Coho Salmon, Atlantic Salmon Portions, Lane Snapper, Tilapia, All Natural Salmon Fillet, Pacific Sole, and Farm Raised Striped Bass. The recall is the result of several positive samples revealed during an FDA inspection, conducted during the course of an investigation of a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Thompson illnesses.

Food Safety Recall: Nick’s Famous Bar-B-Q recalls Nick’s FAMOUS Hickory Smoked Pork Bar-B-Q (20-lb boxes; Case code 23452; Use by 09/2022) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Crider Foods recalls approximately 525,717 pounds of canned beef with gravy products that may be contaminated with unsafe levels of lead. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Fullei Fresh recalls Fullei Fresh brand conventional and organic Bean Sprouts and Soy Sprouts (various package sizes and bulk packs; consecutive lot numbers between 251 and 271) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for additional details on the affected products.

Baby Food Safety Recall: Maple Island Inc. recalls Parent’s Choice Rice Baby Cereal (8 oz; Lots 21083, 21084 & 21242; Best if used by JUN 24 2022, JUN 25 2022 & NOV 30 2022, respectively; UPC 00681131082907) due to the presence of naturally occurring arsenic at concentrations above the guidance level.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Le Marché aux Pignons Rouges recalls various pies and Tourtières due to undeclared wheat (gluten), milk and eggs. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Kirano Santé recalls multiple products packed in 500 ml glass jars due to a potential food safety hazard. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Pastafresca recalls TARTINADE PIMENT FORT MAISON / Homemade hot chili spread (200g; Sold up to and including 6 October 2021) due to a potential food safety hazard.

Food Safety Recall: Cuisine Antillaise Innovante KoupéDwet recalls Épices Lakay / Lakay spice mix (500 ml; Sold up to and including 6 October 2021) due to a potential food safety hazard.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Industry recalls Chio brand Maxi Mix biscuits apéritif / assorted appetizer cookies (125g; Lots 1-450-000000361 & 1- 450-000000444; Expiry dates 25-7-22 & 01-08-2022, respectively) due to undeclared wheat, sesame, milk and soy.

Allergy Alert (France): SILVE Intermarché recalls Producteurs & Commerçants brand Pain Maïs et graines de tournesol / Corn and sunflower seed bread (300g; Purchased between 20 September 2021 and 19 October 2021) due to undeclared soy.

Allergy Alert (Germany): CEUS Coswiger Eintöpfe und Suppen OHG recalls Kartoffelsuppe / Potato soup (420g chub; Lots 36, 37 & 38; Best before 05.12.2021, 12.12.2021 & 19.12.2021) due to excessive sulphites.

Allergy Alert (Germany): Tofutown.com GmbH recalls Viana Bio Real Jumbos advertised as Viana VeggieFresh Bratwurst (Use by 21.12.2021) due to undeclared almonds.

Allergy Alert (Germany): Nestlé Deutschland AG recalls Smarties Adventskalender / Smarties Advent Calendar (193.9g; All expiry dates) due to incorrect use of “gluten-free” logo.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Panificio toscano srl recalls Ciambella / doughnuts (430g; Lots 24/09/21 – 01/10/21; Best before 09 and 16/10/21) due to undeclared almonds.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Panficio toscano srl recalls Ciambella / doughnuts (430g; Lot 04/10/21; Best before 19/10/21) due to undeclared soy.

Allergy Alert (Sweden): Easybake recalls Red Velvet muffins (Sold at Coop) due to undeclared eggs.

Allergy Alert (UK): Asda recalls Asda Extra Special Lamb Moussaka (400g; Use by 14 October 2021, 15 October 2021, 16 October 2021 and 17 October 2021) due to undeclared egg.

Food Safety Recall (France): STB STALAVEN – EURALIS recalls CERVELAS PUR PORC DROIT / Pork sausage (1 kg; Lot #126601; Use by 07/11/2021) due to inadequate processing.

Food Safety Recall (France): STB STALAVEN – EURALIS recalls Tartithon / Tuna sandwich filling (1.4 kg; Multiple lot codes; Use by dates between 16/10/2021 and 23/10/2021) due to improper storage.

Food Safety Recall (France): SCEA DES COTEAUX Coteaux de la Saâne recalls Coteaux de la Saâne brand shell eggs (6-pack and bulk; Code 0FREOU01; Best before 30/10/2021 & 01/11/2021) due to potential Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SCEA DU DOMAINE DU PARC recalls domaine du parc brand fromage de chevre au lait cru / raw goat-milk cheese (various formats; Lot codes 03/09/2021 to 17/09/2021) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): DELICE IKBAR recalls DELICE IKBAL brand KEFTA DE BOEUF EPICES / Spicy beef Kefta (Lot #22-20-09-21; Use by 20/10/2021) due to Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): VILLEPINTE CDV recalls Filet mignon au Roquefort / Filet mignon with Roquefort cheese (Sold up to 29/09/2021) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Öko Service GmbH recalls Rewe Bio 6-Kräuter / Organic 6-herbs (50g; Lot #L1189F33; Best before 07.2022) due to shigatoxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Salumificio Rossi srl recalls Salumificio Rossi brand Salame marchigiano / Salami (~500g; Lot 06/09/2021; Best before 12-11-2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Industry recalls Haff Ditgesbaach brand Jus de Pomme VIZ Bio / VIZ organic apple juice (1 L; Use by 10/2022) due to possible mold contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (New Zealand): ECLY Ltd recalls Xiangmilasi brand Hong Tang Ci Ba Rice cake with brown sugar syrup (245g; All batch codes and dates; Product of China) due to presence of undeclared gluten.

Allergy Alert (New Zealand): Xin Ao Trading Limited recalls Misanshi brand Hong Tang Ci Ba Rice cake with brown sugar syrup (245g; All batch codes and dates; Product of China) due to presence of undeclared gluten.

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Knoll Consultants & Investments Pty. Ltd. recalls Barossa Fine Foods brand Duck and walnut pate, Truffle pate, Duck Terrine and Farmhouse pate (110g; Use by 20 NOV 21) due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Recalls and Alerts: October 5-6, 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.

If you would like to receive automatic email alerts for all new articles posted on eFoodAlert, please submit your request using the sidebar link.

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United States

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION: FDA is investigating a new outbreak of 20 Listeria monocytogenes illnesses that may be associated with a food product. No details have been released.

Allergy Alert: Chocolate and the Chip recalls multiple bakery products due to undeclared wheat, milk, soy, and tree nuts. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Canada

Food Safety Recall: Création Toi et Moi recalls Sauce Primavera (500 ml & 1 L; Sold up to 5 October 2021) and Sauce à Spaghetti (1 L; Sold up to 5 October 2021) because the items were prepared and packed under conditions that do not ensure safety for human consumption.

Europe

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION (Norway): The Norwegian Food Safety Authority and the Norwegian Institute of Public Health are investigating an outbreak of 10 cases of Hepatitis A in several counties. No specific food or water source has been identified.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Pâtisserie Sirre recalls Sirre brand Glace Pistache / Pistachio ice cream (500g; Lots 02021061300015, 0202183000010 & 02021072900004; Use by 10/12/2021, 02/11/2021 & 15/01/2022) due to undeclared hazelnuts and soy.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Albert Heijn recalls AH Bio Vegan spinazieburger / Vegan organic spinach burger (160g; Use by 04-10-2021, 11-10-2021, 18-10-2021, 25-10-2021, 1-11-2021) and AH Bio burger de potiron au thym vegan / Vegan organic pumpkin burger with thyme (160g; Use by 04-10-2021, 11-10-2021, 18-10-2021, 25-10-2021, 1-11-2021, 08-11-2021) due to undeclared soy.

Allergy Alert (Denmark): Mudis Minimarked, Sami’s fruit & vegetables, ALFA + ApS and Lærkeparken’s Købmand recalls Deemah Vanilla Cream biscuits (480g; Best before 11/01/2022) due to undeclared sulphite.

Allergy Alert (Germany): Hauser Weinimport GmbH recalls Sangria 7 % vol (1 L; Lots L6495 & L6825) due to undeclared sulphites.

Food Safety Recall (France): TREGORDIS LECLERC recalls SAUCISSE / CHAIR A SAUCISSE / CHIPOLATAS sausages (Lot 06.10.2021 & 279; Use by 15/10/2021) due to foreign matter (metal) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): COOPERATIVE U recalls U SAVEURS brand PAIN AU CHOCOLAT (multiple packaging formats) due to foreign matter contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): CSF CARREFOUR MARKET recalls TERRINE DE FAISAN AU PORTO / Pheasant terrine in port (Sold from 28/09/2021 to 04/ 10/2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SAS PATRICK BOUVARD recalls Le tuyé de Mésandans brand Fromage de tête sans nitrite / Nitrite-free head cheese (500g & 2 kg; Lot #644856 & 644810; Use by 26/09/ 2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): COOPERATIVE U recalls SYSTEME U brand MERGUEZ sausages (Lot #59481/04460222; Use by 13/10/2021) due to foreign matter (metal) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): BISCORNU recalls various Biscornu brand plats cuisinés pasteurisés en bocaux / Pasteurized meals due to defects in package seams. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): NIKAIADIS LECLERC NICE ST ISIDORE recalls TOMME DE CHEVRE CORSE GM FE / Corsican Goat cheese (All lots; Use by 25/09/2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LA TOUR 66 UTILE recalls utile rayon traditionnel brand terrine aveyronnaise / Aveyron terrine (~ 1 kg; Lot 243; Use by 01/10/2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Iceland): Matfugl ehf recalls Ali, Bónus, FK brands of chicken, whole and pieces (Lot 011-21-34-5-29) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): SALUMIFICIO CORNICCHIA SRL recalls SALUMIFICIO CORNICCHIA SRL brand SALSICCIA STAGIONATA / Seasoned sausage (Lot #213141; Best before 06-02-2022) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Morrisons recalls Morrisons Amour Classic Vanilla Ice Cream (360 ml (3 x 120 ml); Best before February 2023) due to possible foreign matter (small pieces of plastic) contamination.