Recalls and Alerts: September 18-20, 2021

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

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION ALERT: CDC reports 127 cases of Salmonella Oranienburg infections in 25 states. Eighteen people have been hospitalized. A specific food source has not yet been identified, but several clusters of confirmed cases have been associated with eating at restaurants in multiple states.

Allergy Alert: Joy Gourmet Foods Inc. recalls Joy Brand.Coriander chutney (8 oz; Batch code 0728; Best by 07302022) due to undeclared sulphites, coconut and FD&C Yellow #5.

Food Safety Recall: Green Field Farms Dairy recalls Green Field Farms Whole Chocolate Milk (Expiration date 9/29/21) due to improper pasteurization.

Canada

OUTBREAK ALERT: CFIA and the Ontario Ministry of Health are investigating an outbreak of Salmonella infections in the Greater Toronto Area associated with consumption of Shredded pork rind and Shredded pork skin in known to have been sold to certain restaurants in the GTA which serve Vietnamese/Asian meals.

Food Safety Recall Update: Erie Meat Products Ltd. recalls Silver Maple brand Frozen All White Meat Fully Cooked Diced Chicken (4.54 kg / 2 x 2.27 kg; Best before 22 AL 28; UPC 8 29810 93711 1) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Europe

OUTBREAK ALERT (FRANCE): The Hauts-de-France regional health agency reports 21 confirmed cases of food poisoning among students in three schools in Saint-André-Lez-Lille. Several of the students required hospitalization. All of the affected individuals ate in the community canteen.

OUTBREAK ALERT (UK): Scientists have again confirmed a link between Salmonella detected in feeder mice distributed by Monkfield Nutrition Ltd across all four UK nations, and an outbreak of human cases of Salmonella. The risk to the general public is considered to be very low but we are urging reptile owners who purchase certain feeder rodents for their pets to take extra precautions to avoid becoming ill with salmonellosis.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): REMA Distribution Danmark A/S recalls REMA 1000 Tex Mex Tortillas (370g; Best before 21.11.2021) and REMA 1000 Tex Mex Fuldkorns Tortillas / Wholemeal tortillas (370g; Best before 20.11.2021, 21.11.2021, 22.11.2021) due to mold contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Carrefour recalls REFLET de FRANCE brand JAMBON SUPERIEUR / Superior ham (2 slices / 120g; Lot #1243; Use by 02/10/2021) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Au Jambon de Bourgogne recalls Au Jambon de Bourgogne brand Terrine de poulet printanier TRAITEUR / Spring chicken terrine (3 kg; Lot #21225228; Use by 18/09/2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Recalls and Alerts: September 16-17, 2021

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

Food Safety Recall: Baker Farms recalls Baker Farms, Kroger & SEG Grocers brand names of Kale (1-lb plastic bags; Best by 09-18-2021; Production code 107020-21832) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall: The Kroger Co. recalls Kroger branded Kale (16-oz bag; Best by 09-18-2021; UPC 11110-18170) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Drew’s Organics, LLC recalls Aldi Simply Nature Organic Poppy Seed Dressing (12 fl. oz. glass bottle; Best if used by Feb 15 2023; UPC 4099100023169) due to a processing issue that could allow for microbial growth, including Clostridium botulinum.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Global Vegetarian Foods Corp. recalls Happy Veggie World brand Vege Fried Prawn (300g; All batch codes; UPC 131244) and Vegefarm brand Vege Supreme Fried Prawn (3000g; All batch codes; UPC 4 713224 371240) due to undeclared egg.

Food Safety Recall: Covic International Trading Inc. recalls Jongilpoom brand Enoki Mushroom (200g; Batch code CE 158D; UPC 8 807076 000321) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Aliments Amica recalls PÂTE DE TRUFFES / Truffle paste (125 ml; Sold up to 16 September 2021) and PIMENTS FORTS / Hot peppers (250 ml; Sold up to 16 September 2021) because they were manufactured and packaged under conditions that render them unsafe to consume.

Food Safety Recall: Le Boucanier recalls Truite fumée sirop d’érable et poivre / Smoked trout flavoured with maple syrup and pepper (variable weights; Sold up to 16 September 2021) and Saumon fumé / Smoked salmon (variable weights; Sold up to 16 September 2021) because they were packaged under conditions that render them unsafe to consume.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Kaasimport Jan Dupont recalls BRUGGE brand FROMAGE D’ABBAYE BRUGGE PATER / cheese (245g; Lots  L2 193, L2 214, L2 222, L2 230, L2 245, L2 249, L2 256; All Best before dates up to 22/11/2021) due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert (Denmark): Tvis Gårdbutik recalls Garlic Grilled sausages (Best before 05.05.2023) due to undeclared celery and Cheese and bacon grilling sausages (Best before 15.07.2022) due to undeclared mustard.

Allergy Alert (Iceland): Borg Brewery recalls Helga Nr. 69 Raspberry Sour beer (330 ml aluminum cans; All Best before dates) due to undeclared nuts (traces).

Allergy Alert (Luxembourg): Kaasimport Jan Dupont recalls BRUGGE brand FROMAGE D’ABBAYE BRUGGE PATER / cheese (245g; Lots  L2 193, L2 214, L2 222, L2 230, L2 245, L2 249, L2 256; All Best before dates up to 22/11/2021) due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): PLUS supermarkt recalls PLUS Verspakket Koninginnesoep / PLUS Fresh Package Queen Soup (All Best before dates) due to undeclared celery.

Allergy Alert (UK): Edwards of Conwy recalls 6 Traditional Pork Sausages (400g; Use by 11 September 2021, 12 September 2021, 21 September 2021 and 25 September 2021) due to undeclared wheat (gluten).

Food Safety Recall (France): SARL REGALBOUCHERIE HENRI BOUCHER recalls Préparation de viande bovine hachée assaisonnée 5 % MG / Seasoned ground beef, 5% fat (Production date 08/09/2021) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SARL SASKIA recalls several varieties of vendée chèvre brand fromage de chèvre au lait cru / goat milk cheese, made from raw milk (Lots C21223, C21230; Use by 10/10/2021) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): ETABLISSEMENTS F RIVA recalls GARDAPAN brand Pain bruschetta / Bruschetta bread (400g; Lots L21284, L21190; Use by 09/10/2021) due to possible mold presence.

Food Safety Recall (Iceland): Geitey ehf recalls Smoked trout (Packing dates 06.09.21 and 07.09.21) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): INVERNIZZI DANIELE e C. SNC recalls INVERNIZZI brand ROBIOLA DI MONTE cheese (300/400g; Lot code 22/09/2021; Best before 22-09-2021) due to shigatoxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Nourish Foods Pty Ltd recalls Whole Kids brand Smoothie Drops Berry, Banana and Coconut Milk (20g; All best before dates up to 12/08/2022) due to foreign matter (plastic) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Nourish Foods (NZ) PTY Limited recalls Whole Kids brand Smoothie Drops Berry, Banana and Coconut Milk (20g; All best before dates up to 12/08/2022) due to foreign matter (plastic) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Turk’s Poultry Farm Ltd recalls Turk’s brand Manuka Smoked Chicken Nibbles (400g; Batch #8194 and 8195; Best before 4OCT21) due to potential undercooking.

Recalls and Alerts: September 14-15, 2021

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

United States

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION: FDA is participating in the investigation of two new multistate Salmonella outbreaks with a combined case count of 203 confirmed infections. No specific food source has been identified so far.

Public Health Alert: FSIS issues Public Health Alert for certain frozen RTE meat and poultry taquitos and chimichangas items were produced by Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. containing Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulated diced green chilies that have been recalled by the producer, Sun Valley Foods, LLC based in El Paso, Texas, due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically hard plastic. Please refer to the FSIS notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert: Velvet Ice Cream recalls Raspberry Fudge Cordial Ice Cream (56 oz; Batch code A2 19521 26-012; UPC 0-7068210049-7) due to undeclared peanuts.

Food Safety Recall: SEVIROLI FOODS, INC. recalls H-E-B Jumbo Stuffed Shells (22 oz; Lot code 2 1208; Sell by 07/27/22; UPC 041220771110) due to foreign matter (metal) contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Buurma Farms Inc. recalls Plain (Flat) Parsley (Lot code 2A242A6; PTI lot code 2B243A6) due to shigatoxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Les Aliments Pasta Più recalls multiple sauces and prepared dishes due to the presence of undeclared wheat (gluten), soy, sulphites, and mustard. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Saputo Dairy Products Canada G.P. recalls Dairyland brand 1% Partly Skimmed Milk (4 L; Best Before SE 21 4015; UPC 0 68700 01103 0) due to sanitizer residues.

Food Safety Recall: Champimignons recalls CRÈME DE CHAMPIMIGNONS / Mushroom cream (375 ml; Sold up to 14 September 2021) because the product was manufactured and packaged under conditions that render it unsafe to consume.

Food Safety Recall: Adonis recalls multiple fresh fruit products that were manufactured and packaged under conditions that render them unsafe to consume. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Albert Heijn recalls AH Gesneden verspakket shakshuka / Fresh-packed shakshuka with sliced vegetables (1005g; Use by 17/09/2021 ) due to undeclared celery.

Allergy Alert (Denmark): Carlsberg Danmark A/S recalls Coca Cola Zero (250 cl glass bottles; Expiration dates from 05.03.2022 23:24 to 06.03.2022 00:14) due to undeclared phenylalanine.

Allergy Alert (Sweden): Atria recalls Ridderheims Chilimarinerad spansk ost / Chili – marinated Spanish cheese (60g; Best before 25 September 2021) due to undeclared wheat flour, sesame oil and soybeans.

Food Safety Recall (France): SOCIETE PUR ALIMENT recalls Arche brand Genmai Miso (Miso de riz aromatisé) / Miso with flavoured rice (300g; Multiple lot codes; Use by 15/02/2023) due to defective pasteurization resulting in swollen packages.

Food Safety Recall (France): Auchan recalls MOULES DE BOUCHOT / Mussels (Sold from 2 to 7 September) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): REWE Dortmund SE & Co. KG recalls REWE Hausmarke, Zwiebelmettwurst Kugel / Onion sausage roll (ca. 90g; Batch 60805470321; Best before 26.09.2021) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Schumann & Kuhnert GbR recalls Rohmilch Camembert aus frischer Schönberger Kuhmilch / Raw milk Camembert made from fresh Schönberger cow’s milk (ca. 150-200g; Produced 11.08.2021; Best before 24.09.2021) due to shigatoxin-producing E. coli contamination.