Recalls and Alerts: September 11-13, 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

Allergy Alert: McKee Foods recalls Little Debbie® Mini Nutty Buddy Cookie Bites Sandwich Cookies (2.5 oz; Best by Dec. 24 and Dec. 25, 2021) due to undeclared pecans.

Food Safety Recall: SAS Foods Enterprises Inc. recalls approximately 3,768 pounds of beef and chicken empanada products that were produced without the benefit of federal inspection and bearing a label with a false USDA mark of inspection. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Europe

Food Safety Recall (France): DELICE’ IK recalls DELICE’IK brand Gingembre moulu / Ground ginger (100g; Lot Jm48/20; Best before 31/12/2023) due to Bacillus cereus contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): L’ESTRAN DU CROISIC recalls COQUES ET PALOURDES / Cockles and clams (1kg, 3kg, 6kg, 20kg bags; Lots 210905J1/210905J2/210905J3/ 210905J4/210909J1 210905GCJ1/210905GCJ2/ 210905GCJ3/210905GCJ4/210909GCJ1 210905PMJ1/ 210905PMJ2/210905PMJ3 210905PMJ4/210909PMJ1) due to E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): PRODUCTION MYTILIMER recalls Coques élevée en France / Cockles raised in France (1kg & 3kg bags; Packed 07/09/2021) due to Salmonella contamination.

Recalls and Alerts: September 9-10, 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

Allergy Alert: FSIS is issuing a public health alert for ready-to-eat (RTE) breadsticks, meat and cheese products containing Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulated breadsticks that have been recalled by the producer, Jag Specialty Foods, due to undeclared sesame. Please refer to the public health alert for complete details on affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Dole Fresh Vegetables, Inc. recalls Dole® Curly Leaf Parsley (harvest dates of August 18, 2021, and August 19, 2021) due to shigatoxin-producing E. coli contamination. The recalled parsley was distributed in Florida, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota and Missouri.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Westview Bakery recalls Westview Bakery brand Crosta Bread, multigrain (650g; All batch/date codes; UPC 7 18122 54172 0) due to undeclared sesame.

Food Safety Recall: Domaine de Courval recalls various goat cheeses that were manufactured and/or packaged under conditions that may cause them to be unsafe to consume. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Héritage Saint-Bernard inc. recalls Saumon fumé de l’île / smoked salmon (variable weights; sold frozen up to 20 August 2021) due to absence of mandatory storage-temperature labeling.

Food Safety Recall: Erie Meat Products Ltd. recalls Frozen All White Meat Fully Cooked Diced Chicken (4.54 kg (2 x 2.27 kg); Best Before 22 AL 28; UPC 8 29810 93710 4) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): CRU recalls Granola (350g; Lot #241021240; Best before 02/10/2021) due to undeclared chocolate and soy.

Allergy Alert (France): SCAMARK E.LECLERC recalls COTE TABLE brand AIGUILLETTES DE POULET BOULGOUR ET PETITS LEGUMES / Chicken fingers with boulgour and small vegetables (280g; Use by 02/10/2021) due to undeclared allergen.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): TRS Asia’s Finest Foods Cinnamon Powder (100g; Lot 2020210; Best before 30/07/2023) contains undeclared sulphite and sulphur dioxide.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Chio recalls Chio Maxi mix (125g; Expiry date 25-07-2022) due to undeclared wheat, sesame, milk, and soy)

Food Safety Recall (France): Ets Chêne et Fils recalls multiple Ets Chêne et Fils brand cooked ham products due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): Ets Chêne et Fils recalls multiple varieties of Ets Chêne et Fils brand Grattons / scratchings due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): Ets Chêne et Fils recalls multiple Ets Chêne et Fils brand deli salads due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): Auchan recalls BULOTS CUITS MSC / Cooked whelks (Sold 29 to 31 August 2021) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Ets Chêne et Fils recalls Ets Chêne et Fils brand Fromage de tête – Tête roulée / Head cheese, rolled (All lots with Use by dates between 13/08/2021 and 28/09/2021) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Cora recalls Patrimoine Gourmand brand Jambon supérieur cuit avec son os / Superior cooked ham, bone-in (2 slices/pkg; Lot 21225231; Use by 20/09/2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): La ferme Du Combot recalls steack haché x2 brand Steack haché pur boeuf surgelé / Frozen ground beef steak (Lot B22352; Use by 26/08/2022) due to E. coli O157:H7 contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): Pinnacle Drinks recalls Noble Fellows Sauvignon Blanc 2021 Vintage (750mL) due to undeclared sulphites.

Allergy Alert (Australia): HBC Trading Australia Pty Ltd recalls Chef’s Choice Premium Selected Chestnut Flour (300g; Best Before 11/03/2023) due to undeclared Chinese buckeye nut flour.

Food Safety Recall (Australia): JB Nicholas and Son recalls Premium Tasmanian Smoked Ham (Use By 16OCT21) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Recalls and Alerts: September 4-8, 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.

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

United States

Pet Food Safety Recall: Nestle Purina PetCare Co recalls 140,976 cans of Purina Pro Plan Complete Essentials Tuna Entree (3-oz cans; Lot Production Code 11621160; Best by JUN2023; UPC 38100-11197) due to foreign matter (black flexible plastic pieces) contamination. Recalled product was distributed to pet food and online retailer distribution centers in Arkansas, Arizona, Florida, Illinois, Michigan, Virginia, Washington and Wisconsin.

Canada

Food Safety Recall Update: Curation Foods recalls Eat Smart brand Chopped Salad Kits due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products and for distribution information.

Food Safety Recall Update: European Butcher recalls European Butcher brand Bacon “Chuncks” (~200g; Batch #30210; All Best before dates) and European Butcher brand Smoked Side Bacon Slices (Variable weights; Batch #30210; All Best before dates) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Charcuterie Noël recalls POTAGE DE CAROTTE / Carrot soup (500 ml; Sold up to 3 September 2021) due to lack of mandatory storage temperature labeling.

Food Safety Recall: Fou d’ici recalls three smoked salmon and gravlax products that were manufactures under conditions that could render them unsafe to consume. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Iceland): Myllan recalls Myllan brand Ostaslaufur / Cheese loaf (4 pieces/pkg; Best before 10.09.2021) due to undeclared nuts and soy.

Allergy Alert (UK): SFC Wholesale Ltd recalls The Original SFC Bargain Box (700g; All Best Before dates up to and including 30th September 2022) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (UK): Tesco recalls Jack’s 50% Reduced Fat Salad Cream and Tesco 50% Less Fat Salad Cream (450 ml; All Batches; Best before June 2022) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Lantmännen Schulstad recalls REMA Fuldkorns pita / Whole grain pita (320g; Best before 15.09.2021 – 02.11.2021) and Hatting Fuldkornspita / Whole grain pita (480g; Best before 19.09.2021 – 31.10.2021) due to mold contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Monoprix recalls Monoprix Gourmet brand Saumon fumé Ecosse / Scottish smoked salmon (4 slices / 140g; Lot #233307236; Use by 21/09/2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LACTALIS NESTLE ULTRA-FRAIS MARQUES LNUF Marques – Usine de Cuincy recalls Nestlé – La Laitière brand Petit pot de Crème au Café – offre découverte / Small pot of coffee cream – introductory offer (4 x 100g; Lot 18/09/21B; Use by 18/09/2021) due to Bacillus cereus contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): COOPERATIVE U recalls U Bio brand Jambon cuit supérieur / Superior organic cooked ham (4 slices / 180g; Lot #23521; Use by 17/09/2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LES SALAISONS DE MEILLONNAS SARL recalls multiple varieties of les salaisons de Meillonnas brand dry sausages due to Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): COOP ATLANTIQUE super u recalls U brand BRIE DE MEAUX AOP cheese (Lot 2CBI168R16; Use by 05/09/2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): COMME DES PAPAS recalls Comme des Papas brand Mouliné de concombre, pois chiche et fromage frais 15 mois / Cucumber, chick pea and fresh cheese purée, 15 months (230g; Use by 06/11/2021) due to foreign matter contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Boyne Valley Group recalls Giovanni Di Firenze All-Natural Pink Himalayan Salt Mill and Giovanni Di Firenze All-Natural Mediterranean Sea Salt Mill (90g; Batch code L14070V; 31 March 2024) because they may become contaminated with pieces of plastic from the milling mechanism.