Tag: Salmonella

Recalls and Alerts: August 5-6, 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: Blount Fine Foods recalls Panera BREAD at HOME Chicken Tortilla Soup (16-oz plastic containers; Lot code 070121-1V; Use by 09/09/2021) due to possible foreign matter (pieces of gray nitrile glove) contamination.

Canada

Food Safety Recall: Taste for Luxury recalls Luigi Guffanti brand Cheese Taleggio Dop a Latte Crudo Incarto Verde raw milk cheese (~1.8 kg; Lot No. 2.020/21; Product code L.16172 20.08.21) due to Staphylococcus aureus contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Les p’tits pots de Justine recalls Confit d’oignons bacon-érable / Onion-bacon-maple confit (125 ml; Sold up to 2 August 2021) because the product was made and packaged under conditions that do not assure their safety.

Food Safety Recall: Les Vergers Ivanhoë Faille recalls Purée de fleur d’ail / Garlic flower purée (Sold up to 4 August 2021) because the product was made and packaged under conditions that do not assure their safety.

Food Safety Recall: Mehadrin Meat recalls Mehadrin brand CHIKEN BUTTER  (16 oz, 125 ml & 250 ml; Sold up to 4 August 2021) because the label is lacking mandatory storage temperature instructions.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): A&A TRADERS LTD recalls TRS Asia’s Finest Food brand Cinnamon powder (100g; Lot #2020210; Best before 31/7/2023) due to undeclared sulphites.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Government orders recall of Annam brand cinnamon (50g; Lot #89/CNM/2020; Best before 01/11/2023) due to undeclared sulphites.

Allergy Alert (Finland): Oy Makrobios Ab recalls three protein powders due to undeclared gluten. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (France): UNIGO SUPER U recalls SUPER U VERTOU brand vacherin mangue passion vanille / Mango, passionfruit, vanilla vacherin (10 pieces; All lots; All Use by dates between 01/10/2020 & 27/10/ 2021) due to undeclared soy and wheat.

Allergy Alert (UK): Aldi recalls Crestwood 2 Puff Pastry Cheese and Onion Slices (300g; Use by 16 August 2021) due to undeclared gluten (barley) and mustard.

Food Safety Recall (France): MIDI TIELLES recalls La cuisine du poissonnier brand Tielle sétoise gourmande / gourmet pie (2 x 125g & 500g; Lot #21208; Use by 18/08/2021) due to possible foreign matter contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): MIDI TIELLES recalls La cuisine du poissonnier brand Tielle sétoise gourmande / gourmet pie (2 x 125g & 500g; Lot #21209; Use by 19/08/2021) due to possible foreign matter contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): EMILE FOURNIER ET FILS  recalls Fournier fils brand Filets de haddock fumé / Smoked haddock fillet (200g; Lot 2120730; Use by 16/08/2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): PIERRAT CHARCUTERIE recalls PIERRAT brand VERITABLE MERGUEZ A GRILLER / Authentic Merguez for grilling (pkgs of 5 & 10; Lot 295; Use by 06/08/2021, 07/08/2021, 08/08/2021 & 09/08/2021) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SOCIETE COOPERATIVE APPROVISIONNEMENT – SCAPMAREE recalls MARQUE FOURNISSEUR SAUMEXTRA brand FILET DE MAQUEREAUX OIGNONS FUME / Smoked mackerel fillets with onion (2 kg; Lot #21207003; Use by 13/08/2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): BROCELIANDE – ALH recalls ROTI CUIT SUPERIEUR DORE FLEUR DE SEL (~1.5 kg; Lot #998566; Use by dates between 27/08/2021 & 29/08/2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Cahill´s Farm Cheese Ltd., Irland recalls Cahill´s Ireland Original Irish Porter (145 g; Lot #21116; Best before 26.09.2021) and Cahill´s Ireland Original Irish Whiskey (200 g; Lots 21110 & 21125; Best before 20.09.2021 & 05.10.2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Sirplus GmbH recalls SIRPLUS BIO SUPERFOOD BEEREN MIX / Organic berry mix (500g; Lot #2006052021; Use by 16.08.2021) due to foreign matter (glass) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): ARICCIA FOOD SRL recalls COPPA DI TESTA SOTTOVUOTO / Head cheese, vacuum-packed (200g – 5 kg; Lot #05/07; Best before 03.09.2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Jumbo Importers Ltd recalls various KOO canned products because of a defective side-seam weld in a small number of cans, which could permit microbial contamination of the contents. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Picky Eaters Pty Ltd recalls Jordan River dates (1 kg & 5 kg; Batch JRD 1/2021; Expiry date June 2022; Product of Jordan) due to potential Hepatitis A virus contamination.

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Industry recalls specific batches of Koo, Hugo’s and Helderberg brand canned vegetables, beans and spaghetti products due to a packaging fault, which may lead to a potential risk of microbial contamination in the products. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Recalls and Alerts: July 29-30, 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

Allergy Alert: Nature’s Sunshine recalls Nature’s Sunshine brand Love & Peas Meal Replacement Shake (Lots 001220292, 001223066, 001222059, 001215380, 001222934, 001218022, 001223890, 001220084, and 001224031) due to undeclared milk. The recall was initiated in April 2021 but is only now being announced publically.

Food Safety Recall: Greater Omaha Packing recalls approximately 295,236 pounds of raw beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Cahill’s Farm Cheese recalls a number of batches of specialty cheddar cheese due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Pet Food Safety Recall: Sunshine Mills, Inc. recalls multiple pet food products containing rice due to the potential for elevated levels of aflatoxin. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Canada

OUTBREAK ALERT: The Public Health Agency of Canada is investigating the source of 48 cases of non-travel related Cyclospora illnesses in British Columbia (2), Ontario (37) and Quebec (9). One person has been hospitalized.

Allergy Alert: Boulangerie Madelon recalls PAINS À HOT-DOG / Hot dog buns (Sold up to 29 July 2021) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall: Vallée des prairies recalls two products that were manufactured and packed under conditions that might make them unsafe to consume. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Nature’s Touch Frozen Food Inc. recalls various frozen mangoes due to possible Hepatitis A contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products. There have been reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Denmark): REMA Distribution A / S recalls Rema 1000 Hummus (200g; Best before 01/09/2021) and Rema 1000 Aioli (200g; Best before 01/09/2021) due to undeclared sesame seeds, mustard seeds and eggs.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Tesco recalls Tesco White Fondant Icing (500g; Batch code 21175; Best before end of September 2022) due to undecalred almonds.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): FSAI advises consumers that certain Lolly and Cooks Prepared Meals may contain undeclared allergens. Please refer to the Allergy Alert for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (UK): KP Snacks recalls Popchips – Sea Salt flavour potato snacks (85g; Batch codes YP1D 1180 & YP1D 1181; Best before 02 July 2022) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (UK): SPAR recalls SPAR Crispy Breaded Haddock Fillets and SPAR Crispy Breaded Cod Fillets (285g; All lot codes) due to undeclared crustaceans, milk, molluscs, mustard and sulphur dioxide (sulphites).

Allergy Alert (UK): Tesco recalls Tesco White Fondant Icing (500g; Batch code 21175; Best before end of September 2022) due to undecalred almonds.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Industry recalls certain Catalan and Caula brand dry Spanish sausages due to potential Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Lactalis Danmark recalls Cahill’s Porter Cheddar (2.3 kg; Batch #21137; Best before 17/11/2021) due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): ETABLISSEMENTS PAUL CASTIES recalls Charcuterie du Nébouzan brand Salade de museau et tête de porc / Snout and pork head salad (Produced 19/07/2021) due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): URBLET INTERMARCHE recalls Intermarché Seysses brand SAUCISSE SECHE DE FOIE / Dry liver sausage (Lot #114503; Use by 21/07/2021) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SUPERMARCHES MATCH recalls ROTI DE PORC CUIT SUPERIEUR VENDU AU RAYON TRAD / Cooked roast pork (Sold between 23/07/21 and 27/07/21) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): BROCELIANDE – ALH recalls Rustadou brand ROTI DE PORC SUPÉRIEUR DORÉ CUIT AU FOUR / Roast pork (Lots 00997528 & 00997557; Use by dates between 26/08/2021 and 29/08/2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Müller Moers GmbH & Co. KG recalls Cahill ́s Ireland Original Irish Whiskey Cheese (200g; Lots 21110 & 21125; Best before 20.09.2021 & 05.10.2021) and Cahill ́s Ireland Original Irish Porter Cheese (145g; Lot 21116; Best before 26.09.2021) due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): PE.WE. GmbH recalls Take Away brand Salami-Käse-Baguette / Salami & Cheese baguette (210g; Lot #CH428115; Best before 03.08.2021) due to potential Salmonella contamination.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Allergy Alert (Israel): Ethan’s Cake Manufacturing Ltd. recalls certain products due to undeclared hazelnuts and other allergens. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Hong Kong): WEME E-COMMERCE SOLUTION LIMITED recalls Bubs Organic brand Baby Rice Cereal (125g; Use by October 23, 2021; Product of Australia) and Bubs Organic brand Baby Banana Rice Cereal (125g; Use by September 29, 2021; Product of Australia) due to elevated levels of arsenic.

Recalls and Alerts: July 27-28, 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

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION: CDC reports 16 cases of E. coli O121 infections in 12 states, with 7 people hospitalized. Sick people in this outbreak reported tasting or eating raw cake batter made from a variety of cake mixes. No recall has been announced, but an onsite inspection has been initiated by FDA.

Food Safety Recall: McCormick & Company, Inc. recalls four seasoning products due to possible Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Whole Foods Market recalls Cahill Cheddar Porter cheese (PLU 93579; Packed on dates May 17 – July 26, 2021) and Cahill Whiskey Cheddar cheese (PLU 54784 & 94884; Packed on dates May 17 – July 26, 2021) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall Expansion: BrightFarms recalls BrightFarms Baby Spinach (4-oz & 8-oz pkgs; All Best by dates through 7/26/2021) due to potential Salmonella contamination.

Canada

Food Safety Recall Update: Whole Foods Market recalls Cahills brand Porter Irish Cheddar (variable weights; Sold from June 23, 2021 to July 23, 2021, inclusive; UPC starting with 0293579) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall Update: Phoenicia Group Inc. recalls multiple  Al-Rabih brand Halva / Halawa and Tahini products due to potential Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall: McCormick Canada recalls Frank’s RedHot brand Buffalo Ranch Seasoning (153g; Date code BB 2022 SEP 06; UPC 0 66200 02104 7) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Gusta Foods Inc. recalls Gusta brand Vegan Grating Block Original (227g; Lot #23062021; Best before2021 OC 23; UPC 6 27843 57789 8) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Loblaws Inc. recalls PC brand Roquefort Blue Cheese (150g; Lot code 018139; Best before 2021 OC 11; UPC 0 60383 15548 3) due to E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Charcuterie Cracovie recalls three head cheese products that were manufactured and packaged under conditions that make them unsafe to consume. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Europe

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): W&H recalls Euralis Rougié brand FOIE GRAS DE CANARD ENTIER DU SUD OUEST / Whole-duck foie gras (40g; Lot #201014.103364; Expiration date 14/10/2022) due to foreign matter (pieces of glass) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Normeat A/S recalls Kylling-Kalkun Kødboller / Chicken-Turkey Meatballs (700g; Best before 15.07.2021) due to potential Listeria contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): ALT DISTRI recalls Merguez du boucher vendues au rayon traditionnel boucherie / Merguez sausages (Sold from 21/07/2021 to 24/07/2021) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Super U Alkirch recalls Viande hachée à la demande vendue au rayon traditionnel boucherie / Ground meat (Sold on 22/07/2021) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): PROLAIDIS recalls Cahill’s Cheddar Irish Porter (2.27 kg; Lot #21119; Best before 29/09/2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): BROCELIANDE – ALH recalls Terre de fraîcheur brand RÔTI DE PORC SUPÉRIEUR DORE AU FOUR / Roast pork (Lots 00997528 et 00997557; Use by dates between 16/08/2021 and 19/08/2021) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): BROCELIANDE – ALH recalls Ficele brand RÔTI DE PORC SUPÉRIEUR CUIT AU FOUR DORE (Lots 00997528 et 00997557; Use by dates between 26/08/2021 and 29/08/2021) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): BROCELIANDE – ALH recalls Brocéliande brand RÔTI DE PORC SUPÉRIEUR CUIT AU FOUR DORE (Lots 00997528 et 00997557; Use by dates between 16/08/2021 and 21/08/2021) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): BROCELIANDE – ALH recalls Unbranded RÔTI DE PORC SUPÉRIEUR CUIT AU FOUR DORE (Lots 00997528 et 00997557; Use by dates between 18/08/2021 and 25/08/2021) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): BROCELIANDE – ALH recalls Rustadou brand RÔTI DE PORC SUPÉRIEUR CUIT AU FOUR DORE (Lots 00997528 et 00997557; Use by dates between 26/08/2021 and 29/08/2021) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): BROCELIANDE – ALH recalls Unbranded ROTI CUIT SUPÉRIEUR DORE TRADITION (Lot 00998539; Use by dates between 31/08/2021 and 04/09/2021) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): BROCELIANDE – ALH recalls MATCH ENT FRAIS CH (LIV) (Lot 00997564; Use by 19/08/2021) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): MARCEL CHARRADE ET COMPAGNIE recalls L’Empereur brand Saint-Nectaire Fermier Cheese (Various sizes; Lot CG 24; Use by dates between 29/07/2021 and 31/07/2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): BRIES DE SAINT REMY recalls BRIES ST REMY brand BRIE DE MEAUX Cheese (Lot CMX3716021LN2; Best before 22/08/2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Industry recalls Steack haché à la demande (Lot 03068785) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Nosor Baladna GmbH recalls Baladna brand Tahini Sesampaste / Tahini sesame paste (850g; Lot ITM: 021; Best before 12/01/2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Embutidos Caula recalls multiple Caula brand fuet sausages due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): True Natural Goodness recalls True Natural Goodness Organic Turmeric Powder (250g & 500g; Product of India; All batch codes with best before dates after 05/07/2023) due to aflatoxin contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): CAHILL FARM CHEESES LTD recalls CAHILL’S IRISH PORTER CHEDDAR (2.27 kg; Lot #21118; Best before 28-10-2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Auchan recalls Cahill’s Original Irish Porter 32 % (2.27 kg; Lot #21119; Use by 29/09/2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall Update (UK): Cahill’s Farm Cheese recalls several cheese products due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Lung Wah Chong recalls several Jelly cup products due to a choking hazard. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Food Safety Recall (Hong Kong): Classic Fine Foods (Hong Kong) Limited recalls Rougie Individual Terrine Duck Foie Gras (40g x 12; Lot code 201014.103364; Best before October 14, 2022; Product of France) due to foreign matter (glass particles) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (South Africa): Tiger Brands recalls certain KOO and Hugo’s canned vegetable products (produced from 1 May 2019 to 5 May 2021 due to potential for defective can seams. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Forbidden Fruit Winery Ltd recalls Kane’s Kitchen brand Frozen Ready-to-eat Meals (all batches and date codes) due to lack of process control. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Lindsay Farm recalls Lindsay Farm brand Organic Raw Milk (unpasteurised) (2 L; Lot #2107, 2307, 2407, 2507 and 2607; Use by dates 25.07.21, 27.07.21, 28.07.21, 29.07.21, and 30.07.21) due to potential for Campylobacter contamination.