Tag: Salmonella

Recalls and Alerts: April 18–21, 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: FDA is working with the CDC to investigate an outbreak of five cases of Salmonella Duisburg infections that may be food-related.

Allergy Alert: Shearer’s Foods LLC recalls Raley’s Salt & Vinegar Flavored Potato Chips (9.5-oz bags; UPC 10046567025466; Lots 06109805 & 06102005; Sell by 08 2 21 & 05 17 21, respectively) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert: Creative Foods Inc. recalls two coffee-substitute products due to undeclared hazelnut, peanut and barley (gluten). Please refer to the recall notice for a complete llist of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Guan’s Mushroom Co. recalls Enoki Mushroom (200g / 7.05 oz; Product of China; UPC 810023170303; all cases) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Jiva Manufacturing & Distribution Inc. recalls Woodward’s brand Peanut Butter – Crunchy Unsalted (500g; Lot #200531; Best before 30 JUN 2021; UPC 0 59443 52100 9) due to undeclared cashew.

Allergy Alert: Weston Foods recalls Annette’s brand Mini Donuts – Powdered (298g; Lot code 0184; UPC 0 59327 15196 4) due to undeclared peanut.

Allergy Alert: New World Natural Foods Inc. recalls New World brand Almond Butter – Smooth – Roasted (365g; Lot #210288; Best before 30 APR 2022; UPC 0 59443 40046 5) due to undeclared peanut and cashew.

Allergy Alert:  Agneaux de Laval inc. recalls various varieties of spaghetti sauce due to undeclared soy. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert Update: Federated Co-operatives Ltd. recalls Co-op Gold Pure brand Organic “Protien” Peanut Butter – Crunchy (480g; Lots 202160 & 200844; Best before 30 MAR 2022 & 30 AUG 2021, respectively; UPC 0 57316 19451 0) due to undeclared almond, and Co-op Gold Pure brand Superfood Peanut Butter – Crunchy (480g; Lots 200938 & 200843; Best before 30 SEP 2021 & 30 AUG 2021, respectively; UPC 0 57316 19450 3) due to undeclared almond and cashew.

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Europe

Allergy Alert (Austria): Weinbergmaier GmbH recalls Bauernland Mediterranes Gemüse / Bauernland Mediterranean vegetables (2.5-kg bags; Batch #240248; Best before September 2022) due to undeclared celery.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): MARMA recalls Biovegan brand Chocolat croquant / Crunchy chocolate (35g; Lot #200094301; Best by 30/09/2022) due to undeclared gluten.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Belodium Srl recalls three varieties of Biscuiterie Antoine brand Pâte à Cookies Prête à cuire / Ready-to-bake cookie dough (550g; All lot codes and Use by dates) due to undeclared soy. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (Germany): Weinbergmaier GmbH recalls Bauernland Mediterranes Gemüse / Bauernland Mediterranean vegetables (2.5-kg bags; Batch #240248; Best before September 2022) due to undeclared celery.

Allergy Alert (Germany): Dirk Rossmann GmbH recalls enerBiO Tomate Basilikum Streichcreme / Tomato-basil spread (180g; Lot codes 13.07.22 L09ECPB, 13.07.22 L10ECPB, 13.07.22 L11ECPB) due to undeclared cashew.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Globus Konzervipari zrt recalls CONAD sc FARRO Cotti al vapore / steamed spelt (3 x 150g; Lot #LE2G327; Best before 31-12-2024) due to undeclared soy.

Allergy Alert (UK): Tees Ltd recalls various PRAN Easy Instant Noodle products due to undeclared soy. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Austria): SPAR recalls SPAR Teufelsroller / SPAR Devil’s Roller (500g jar; Best before April 28, 2021) due to foreign matter (glass splinters) contamination.

Food Safety Recall Update (Belgium): AFSCA recalls Mont de Joux brand mini Mont D’or cheese (460g; Lot #3053; All Use by dates) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Norenca N.V. recalls multiple lot codes and Use by dates of Americain préparé and Americain préparé martino ground beef due to potential Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Geia Food A/S recalls Gouda Wedge cheese (450g; Best before 09.07.2021) due to potential for mouse excrement in the packaging material.

Food Safety Recall (France): NaturéO CHARTRES recalls Steak haché à la demande / Ground steak (sold by weight; Lot #11313451; Use by 16/04/2021 to 17/04/2021, inclusive) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Pur Aliment recalls VITAM-R Extrait de Levure / Yeast extract (250 g; Use by 05/04/2022) due to foreign matter (glass splinters) contaminaton.

Food Safety Recall (France): Industry recalls LAFITTE brand Délice de Foie Gras de Canard des Landes au Pruneau et à l’Armagnac / Duck foie gras delight from Landes with prune and Armagnac (130g; Lot #200272; Use by 28/09/2024) due to the presence of a prune stone.

Food Safety Recall (France): Manufacturer recalls Chabichou du Poitou cheese (Lots #2114521 & 2114522; Best before 15/05/2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Casino recalls Casino brand Crevette entières tropicales ASC surgelées / Whole tiger shrimp, frozen (400g; Lot #VN/532/V/072; Best before 02/12/2022) due to Vibrio parahaemolyticus contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Midsona Deutschland GmbH recalls DAVERT Porridge-Cup Schokolade mit Kakao Nibs / Chocolate with cocoa nibs porridge cup (65 g; Best before 01.03.22 & 26.04.22) due to potential Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Vitam Hefe Produkt GmbH recalls Vitam-R Hefeextrakt Klassik veganer Brotaufstrich / Vitam-R yeast extract classic vegan spread (250 g; Use by 05/04/2022) due to foreign matter (glass splinters) contaminaton.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Dunnes Stores recalls Sharing Breaded Irish Chicken Goujons (250g; All dates and batch codes) and Sharing Sweet Chilli Irish Chicken Wings (450g; All dates and batch codes) because the chicken may be undercooked.

Food Safety Recall Update (Luxembourg): Scanshop Kalchesbréck recalls HUSK Psyllium-Froskaller / Psyllium capsules (Lot #20190031; Use by 09-2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Sweden): Axfood recalls Eldorado Wafers Choklad / Chocolate wafers (415g; Batch #350.3 E400:56; Best before 2021-09-15) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Dunnes Stores recalls Sharing Breaded Irish Chicken Goujons (250g; All dates and batch codes) and Sharing Sweet Chilli Irish Chicken Wings (450g; All dates and batch codes) because the chicken may be undercooked.

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Recalls and Alerts: April 15–17, 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

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE: FDA continues to investigate an outbreak of acute non-viral hepatitis illnesses in the Southern Nevada Health District, linked to consumption of “Real Water” brand Alkaline Water. FDA has completed an inspection of the company’s production facilities in Henderson, NV and Mesa, AZ and is in the process of reviewing the information obtained during its inspections.

Allergy Alert: Lake Champlain Chocolates recalls Mr. Goodtime Bunny (3.25 lb; Best By 11/20/21) due to undeclared almonds.

Allergy Alert: Blount Fine Foods recalls Panera at Home Lobster Bisque (16-oz cups; Lot #030821-11K; Use by 5/17/2021) due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert: Jose Madrid Salsa recalls Strawberry Mild salsa (13-oz jars; Sold from 3/26/2018-3/29/2021 at farmers markets and certain retail stores in Ohio) due to undeclared anchovy.

Food Safety Recall: JBS USA Food Company recalls 95CL BONELESS BEEF PRODUCT OF AUSTRALIA (60-lb cardboard boxes; Packed on 02-SEP-20; Australian EST. 4) due to possible E. coli O157:H7 contamination. The meat was shipped to distributors and further processors in New York and Pennsylvania.

Food Safety Recall Update: Olymel S.E.C./L.P. recalls Celebrity EXTRA LEAN IMPORTED HAM 98% FAT FREE (12-lb. plastic film vacuum packages; Product codes 20309 11 – 91, 20309 21 – 91, 20309 31 – 91, 20309 41 – 91 and 20309 51 – 91; Product of Canada) due to possible Salmonella Enteritidis contamination. The recalled product was shipped to distributors in California for further distribution for institutional use.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Nestlé Canada Inc. recalls Nestlé brand Drumstick Caramel Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert Cones (4 x 120 ml; All date codes; UPC 0 55000 38383 7) and Nestlé brand Drumstick Vanilla Chocolate Swirl Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert Cones (4 x 120 ml; All date codes; UPC 0 55000 38384 4) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert: Federated Co-Operatives Ltd. recalls Co-op Gold Pure brand Superfood Peanut Butter – Crunchy (480g; Lot #200650; Best before 30 JUL 2021; UPC 0 57316 19450 3) due to undeclared hazelnut.

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Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Scoop BC recalls Akiié brand Piment (différentes variétés : rouge, jaune et vert) / Peppers (red, yellow and green varieties) (110ml glass jars; All Best before dates) due to undeclared soy.

Allergy Alert (Denmark): Huset Andersen recalls various Spanish specialties, including pestos, tapanades, biscuits, balsamic vinegar, etc. (All expiration dates and batch numbers) due to undeclared allergens. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (Luxembourg): Industry recalls Iglo brand Croquettes au Fromage / Cheese croquettes (4 x 60g / 240g; Lots L0325 & L0337; Best before 11/2022) due to undeclared shellfish.

Allergy Alert (UK): Lactalis McLelland Ltd recalls President Mini Cheese Selection (136.6g; Use by 24 May 2021) due to undeclared nuts.

Food Safety Recall (Austria): DELABLI recalls BILLA WILDLACHS KAVIAR / Wild salmon caviar (50g glass jars; Lot #210652; Best before 15/01/22) due to foreign matter (glass splinters) contamination.

Food Supplement Safety Recall (Finland): Orkla Care Oy recalls two HUSK brand fiber products due to potential Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): GAEC DES LAURIERS FERME DES LAURIERS recalls GAEC DES LAURIERS brand Fromage à pâte pressée mi- cuite / semi-cooked pressed cheese (Sold by the slice; Lot #49; Best before 09/05/2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): GLACES THIRIET recalls Thiriet brand FRAMBOISES ENTIERES ET BRISEES / Whole and broken raspberries (450g; Lot #L20241; Best before 01/08/2022) due to Norovirus contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Pierre Sajous recalls Pierre Sajous brand Saucisse fraiche de Porc Noir de Bigorre sous vide / Fresh Black Pork Bigorre Sausage, vacuum-packed (Lot #070421; Use by 16/04/ 2021) due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Supplement Safety Recall (Iceland): Orkla Care recalls multiple HUSK brand fiber products due to potential Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Supplement Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Scanshop Kalchesbréck recalls HUSK Psyllium-Froskaller / Psyllium capsules (175 capsules/bottle; Lot #20190031; Use by 09-2023) due to potential Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall Update (Luxembourg): Unilever recalls The Vegetarian Butcher brand Burger Végétarien mc² (160g; Lots 108382N26, 108484N26, 108582N26, 108985N26, 109285N26; Use by 21-04-2021 to 30-04-2021, inclusive) due to foreign matter (pieces of black plastic) contamination.

Food Supplement Safety Recall (Sweden): Orkla Care recalls all HUSK and FiberHusk brand products due to potential Salmonella contamination, as these products may be linked to an outbreak of Salmonella infections in Denmark. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

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Recalls and Alerts: April 11–14, 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: CDC reports 28 cases of Salmonella Hadar infections in 12 states linked to raw ground turkey products. Two people have been hospitalized.

Allergy Alert: Hostess Brands, LLC recalls Hostess® SnoBalls® (single-serve; Batch #I031321000; Best by May 27, 2021; UPC 888109010096) due to undeclared coconut.

Allergy Alert: Torn & Glasser recalls Torn & Glasser Dark Chocolate Espresso Beans with green leaf logo on top (12-oz tubs; Lot #777739; Best if used by 11/19/2021; UPC 0 72488 99868 1) due to undeclared walnuts.

Allergy Alert: Snak King Corporation recalls Trader Joe’s Restaurant Style White Corn Tortilla Chips (9-oz pkg; Sell by 08/09/21 and 08/10/21) due to undeclared milk.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Hayter’s Turkey Products Inc. recalls Hayter’s Farm brand Onion & Parsley Turkey Burgers (450g; Best before 2021 AL 19; UPC 6 78836 32115 8) due to undeclared wheat.

Allergy Alert: Soline Trading Ltd. recalls Thai Elephant brand Black Tiger Shrimp, Headless (16/20 & 21/25; 6 x 1.815 kg; Product code HL-269-V20) due to undeclared sulphites.

Food Safety Recall: Marché d’alimentation Blackburn inc. recalls Soupe gourganes / Bean soup (1 L glass jars; Units sold up to and including 14 April 2021) due to absence of “keep refrigerated” instruction on label.

Food Safety Recall: Le restaurant El Hornello inc recalls  Sauce à la viande – BOLO / BOLO brand meat sauce (500 ml and 1 L glass jars; Units sold up to and including 14 April 2021) due to absence of “keep refrigerated” instruction on label.

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Europe

Allergy Alert (France): Hoa Nam recalls Hoa Nam brand Papillotes aux crevettes / Shrimp papillotes (14 pieces and 50 pieces; All best before dates between 01/09/2021 and 13/10/ 2022) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (France): Hoa Nam recalls Hoa Nam brand Nems aux crevettes / Shrimp spring rolls (30 pieces and 100 pieces; All best before dates between 01/09/2021 and 13/10/ 2022) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Consumers are warned that Lilliput Trading Co. White Condimento Vinegar (250 ml; Batch codes 101220 & 030321; Best before 30/04/22 & 30/07/22, respectively) contains undeclared sulphites and sulphur dioxide.

Allergy Alert (UK): Hotel Chocolat recalls Ugly But Good Bag Lychee & Rose chocolates (300g; Lot #21028; Best before 31 May 2021) due to undeclared hazelnut and macadamia nut.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Unilever recalls Le Boucher Végétarien brand Le Burger Végétarien / Veggie burger (160g; Expiration dates 21-04-2021 & 22-04-2021) due to foreign matter (plastic pieces) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): LEADER PRICE recalls LEADER PRICE brand Aiguillette de poulet mariné nature / Plain marinated chicken filet (400g; Lot #20042118 0 287 18:12; Best before 01/01/2022) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Industry recalls La Provençale brand Assortiment de saucisses barbecue 5 pièces sous vide / 5-piece vacuum-packed assorted barbecue sausages (All Use by dates between 16/04/21 and 23/04/21) and La Provençale brand Mettwurst – 3PC sous skin / Mettwurst sausage (340g; Use by 25/04/21) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Carrefour recalls MARQUE NEUTRE brand Saucisse fraîche de cochon charcutier / Fresh pork sausage (Lot #230321; Use by 02/04/ 2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Boutique de l’Atelier Pierre Sajous recalls Pierre Sajous brand Saucisse fraîche de cochon charcutier sous vide / Vacuum-packed fresh pork sausage (Lot #230321; Use by 02/04/ 2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Leader Price recalls LEADER PRICE brand Aiguillette de poulet mariné nature / Plain marinated chicken filet (400g; Lot #20042118 0 287 18:12; Best before 01/01/2022) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Intermarché recalls Ono brand Pate Breton (Lot #PY 01100063; Use by 17/04/2021) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Cora recalls Pain aux noix entier et Pain aux noix tranché / Whole and sliced nut bread (350g; Sold 01/04/2021) due to foreign matter (pieces of glass) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Industry recalls Leroy brand tartare de saumon fumé / Smoked salmon tartare (Lot #210760074; Use by 09/04/ 2021; Product of Norway) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Unilever Deutschland Holding GmbH recalls The Vegetarian Butcher Hack-Selig Burger (160g; Expiry dates between 16.04.2021 and 21.04.2021) due to foreign matter (plastic pieces) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): FURLOTTI & C. SRL recalls La Fattoria brand Fiammiferi di speck / Salted pork (90g; Lot #410164; Best before 27-04-2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Unilever recalls The Vegetarian Butcher brand Le Burger Végétarien / Veggie burger ((160g; Expiration dates 21-04-2021 & 22-04-2021) due to foreign matter (plastic pieces) contamination.

Food Supplement Safety Recall (Sweden): Orkla Care Sverige recalls HUSK Mage i balans Naturlig Fiber (kapslar) / HUSK Stomach in balance Natural Fiber (capsules) (Batch code 500783; Best before 05.2023) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Sainsbury’s recalls Taste the Difference Medjool dates (200g & 500g; All date codes) due to potential contamination with Hepatitis A virus.

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Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): Destination Holdings Pty Ltd recalls Taylor Rd IGA Pork Chipolatas (~500g; All Best before dates up to and including 17 March 2021) due to undeclared gluten and soy.

Allergy Alert (Australia): Byron Bay Pizza Co Pty Ltd ATF Ross Family Trust recalls Byron Bay Pizza Co. BBQ Birdie frozen pizza (500g; All Best before dates up to and including 02/07/2021) due to undeclared fish.