Tag: Salmonella

Recalls and Alerts: February 21 – 24, 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: CDC reports three new illnesses in the outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes linked to El Abuelito Queso Fresco cheese, bringing the total to 10 victims, nine of whom were hospitalized. FDA has expanded its consumer alert to include ALL El Abuelito brand cheeses.

Allergy Alert: Urban Remedy recalls Almond Maca (16 oz bottle; Use by 3/11/2021; UPC 813377021093) and Cacao Mocha (16 oz bottle; Use by 3/11/2021; UPC 813377021093) due to undeclared almonds and cashews.

Food Safety Recall: GLG Trading Inc. recalls approximately 96,810 pounds of beef tallow products that were imported from the People’s Republic of China, an ineligible country for beef, without the benefit of FSIS import re-inspection. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Happy Veggie World recalls Happy Veggie World brand Vege Meatball (290g; UPC 131324; All batch codes) due to undeclared wheat.

Allergy Alert: Soupin’ It Up recalls various Soupin’ It Up brand soup mixes due to undeclared sulphites. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: La boucherie JB Allard inc. recalls Fromagerie de l’Île-aux-Grues brand Le Riopelle de L’Isle cheese (All product sold up to 22 February 2021) because the package labeling does not indicate that the cheese was made from raw (unpasteurized) milk.

Food Safety Recall: Resto Le Hors Piste (Station du Mont Gleason inc.) recalls three products packed in glass jars because they were produced and/or packed under conditions that may render them unsafe to consume. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Dépanneur Alescio inc.  recalls Saumon fumé / Smoked salmon (75g; Product sold up to 24 February 2021) because the item was produced and/or packed under conditions that may render it unsafe to consume.

Food Safety Recall: Fromagerie Missiska inc. recalls  Lait entier / Whole milk (1L and 4L; Best before 23 February to 10 March 2021, inclusive) and  Lait au chocolat / Chocolate milk (1L; Best before 23 February to 10 March 2021, inclusive) because they were produced and/or packed under conditions that may render them unsafe to consume.

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Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Carrefour recalls Tarama Premium Carrefour (180g; Use by 28/03/2021) due to undeclared wheat, fish and sulphites.

Allergy Alert (Finland): Lidl Suomi recalls Solängen gluten-free frozen chicken nuggets (300g; Best before 17.8.2021) due to undeclared wheat (gluten).

Allergy Alert (France): Compagnie Madrange recalls AUCHAN brand Mousse de foie de porc – Mousse de canard au Porto (2x50g; Multiple lot codes and Best before dates) due to undeclared eggs. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Cloetta Danmark ApS recalls Zoo Lollipop (loose weight; Best before 06.08.2022), Malaco’s Mixed Lollipops (Best before 11.06.2022 and 12.06.2022) and Cloetta Easter eggs (contains lollipops) (Best before from 10.07.2021 to 02.10.2021) due to foreign matter (metal pieces) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Coursesu recalls U brand Tartelette citron meringuée / Lemon meringue tarts (Sold between 17/09/2020 and 18/02/2021) due to foreign matter contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Coursesu recalls U brand Haché pur bœuf VBF 15%mg / Ground beef (500g; Lot #01577498; Use by 16/12/2021) due to foreign matter (plastic) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Zwanenberg Food Group recalls Chicken Tonight Curry (Lot #L033100086; Expiry 11/2022) and Chicken Tonight Hawaii (Lot #L033200086; Expiry 11/2022) due to foreign matter (glass) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Sweden): Cloetta Sverige AB recalls various Lollipop products due to foreign matter (metal pieces) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (UK): SFC recalls various SFC Chicken products due to Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

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Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Food Safety Recall (Israel): Green Pear Company recalls El Erez brand tahini (0.5 kg and 1 kg; Expiration dates 2.9.2021, 21.7.2021,1.9.2021, 20.7.2021) due to potential Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Singapore): Sing Long Foodstuff Trading Co Pte Ltd recalls “Singlong Brand” Ground Peanut Powder with Sugar (300g; All expiry dates) due to elevated aflatoxin levels.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): Royal Nut Company recalls Royal Nut Company brand Dark Chocolate Freeze Dried Strawberry Vegan (200g; Best before 27/01/21 and 29/01/21) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (Australia): Freckleberry Chocolate Factory recalls ‘Kiss Me Lollipop’ Chocolate Lollipop (30g; Best before 1/02/22) due to undeclared eggs.

Recalls and Alerts: February 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 ALERT: CDC, FDA and state partners are investigating an outbreak of seven Listeria monocytogenes illnesses in Maryland (4), Connecticut (1), New York (1), and Virginia (1). All seven outbreak victims have been hospitalized. The Connecticut Department of Public Health has recovered the outbreak strain from a sample of El Abuelito Cheese brand Queso Fresco cheese. The manufacturer has recalled all Queso Fresco cheese varieties with sell by dates through 032821. Please refer to the recall notice, below.

Allergy Alert: Giant Eagle, Inc. recalls Market District Gourmet Pretzel Platters and Gourmet Pretzel Bags (Sell by dates through 04/03/21) due to undeclared pecans.

Food Safety Recall: El Abuelito Cheese recalls all varieties of El Abuelito Cheese brand, Rio Grande Food Products, Inc. brand, and Rio Lindo brand Queso Fresco cheese products (All Sell by dates through 032821) due to potential contamination with a strain of Listeria monocytogenes that is responsible for seven illnesses in for states. The recalled cheeses were distributed in CT, NJ, PA, NY, VA, NC, and MD.

Food Safety Recall: Aaron’s Gourmet Smoked Fish recalls all smoked fish products due to the lack of licensure and regulatory oversight by the state agency. The products were distributed to Growers Outlet and Berry Good PDX in Portland, Oregon.

Food Safety Recall: AH Company International Distribution Inc. recalls approximately 30,081 pounds of pork pâté products that were imported from an ineligible establishment and distributed in the United States without the benefit of FSIS import re-inspection. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Canada

OUTBREAK ALERT: The Public Health Agency of Canada, the CFIA and provincial partners are investigating an outbreak of 57 cases of Salmonella Enteritidis in Newfoundland and Labrador (25), and Nova Scotia (32). The infections appear to be associated with consumption of shell eggs. The outbreak and the investigation are ongoing, and it is possible that other sources of infection may be identified.

Allergy Alert: Unbun Foods recalls unbun brand untortillas (210g; Lot codes 20308-02, 20310-02 & 20316-02; Best by NOV: 03 2021, NOV: 05 2021 & NOV: 11 2021, respectively; UPC 6 28250 17903 3) due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert: Save-On-Foods recalls Valentine Eruption Cake (325g; All best before dates up to and including 2021.FE.23; UPC 0 062639 454456) due to undeclared almonds and walnuts.

Food Safety Recall: Poissonnerie de l’Île recalls Saumon canné en pot / Canned salmon in jars (250 ml and 500 ml; All product sold up to and including 18 February 2021) because the product may not be safe for human consumption.

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Europe

OUTBREAK ALERT (UK): The Food Standards Agency (FSA) and its partners are investigating two ongoing outbreaks of Salmonella linked to contaminated frozen raw breaded chicken products. The FSA reminds consumers to take care when handling and cooking frozen raw breaded chicken products at home, such as nuggets, goujons, dippers, poppers and kievs. Please refer to the FSA news alert for a list of recalled products associated with these outbreaks.

Allergy Alert (Denmark): Brdr. Kjær ApS Import Export recalls Litchees (Lot #27659) due to undeclared sulphites.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Wessex Mills recalls three Millers Muesli cereals due to undeclared almonds. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Industry recalls Meiji Hello Panda Cocoa Biscuits with Matcha Green Tea Flavoured Filling (50g; Best before end of May 2021) due to undeclared peanuts.

Allergy Alert (UK): Unisnacks Europe recalls Meiji Hello Panda Cocoa Biscuits with Matcha Green Tea Flavoured Filling (50g; Best before end of May 2021) due to undeclared peanuts.

Allergy Alert (UK): Wessex Mills recalls three Millers Muesli cereals due to undeclared almonds. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Industry recalls Zena brand Moringa powder exhausteur de goût / Flavour enhancer (100g; Expiry date 31-12-2023) due to potential Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): MARO-OCEANS recalls Atelier Bernard MAROT brand Langoustine au Foie gras (90g; Lot #20476; Expiry date 11/2023) due to possible foreign matter (iron filings) contamination in an ingredient.

Food Safety Recall (France): MARO-OCEANS recalls Atelier Bernard MAROT brand Tomates cerise Parmigiano reggiano (100g; Lot #20475; Expiry date 11/2023) due to possible foreign matter (iron filings) contamination in an ingredient.

Food Safety Recall (France): MARO-OCEANS recalls Atelier Bernard MAROT brand Piperadou au Chorizo (100g; Lot #20474; Expiry date 11/2023) due to possible foreign matter (iron filings) contamination in an ingredient.

Food Safety Recall (France): GeantCasino recalls BONCOLAC brand Tartelettes au citron meringuées / Lemon-meringue tarts (2-pack; Lot #0246R; Best by 1/10/2020 to 22/02/2021) due to foreign matter (metal filaments) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): EUCO GmbH recalls Ming Chu Sushi-Reis / Sushi rice (500g; Lot code MHD 14.10.2022; Use by 14.10.2022) due to foreign matter (pieces of glass) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): SFW Schildauer Fleisch- und Wurstwaren GmbH recalls Schildauer brand Schweineknacker (7 x 100g; Lot #210404; Use by 24.02.2021) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Unidex B.V. recalls Zena brand Moringa powder (100g; Expiry date 31-12-2023) due to potential Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Unidex B.V. recalls Zena brand Moringa powder (100g; Expiry date 31-12-2023) due to potential Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Co-op recalls CO OP Irresistible All Butter Ginger & Dark Chocolate Cookies (200g; Best before 2 June 2021 and 3 June 2021) due to foreign matter (plastic pieces) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK): SFC recalls various SFC Chicken Poppets and Take Home Boneless Bucket products due to Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Vestey Foods recalls Chick Inn 32 Jumbo Chicken Nuggets (650g; Lot #31453058; Best Before end of January 2022) due to Salmonella contamination.

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Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Food Safety Recall (Israel): Iz Harim Dairy recalls goat yogurt 3% fat (1.5 kg; Expiry date 15/04/21) due to E. coli contamination.

Recalls and Alerts: February 14 – 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 ALERT: The Connecticut Department of Public Health warns consumers, restaurants, and retailers in Connecticut not to eat, serve or sell El Abuelito Queso Fresco cheese due to laboratory findings that detected Listeria monocytogenes in samples collected from a Connecticut retail food store. The samples were collected as part of an investigation of a multi-state outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes illnesses. One of the outbreak victims reported having eaten this brand of cheese. Additional lab tests are underway to determine whether the L. monocytogenes recovered from the cheese sample is a genetic match for the outbreak strain. The CDC reports a total of seven confirmed cases of listeriosis; all seven outbreak victims have been hospitalized. The FDA and its state partners are working with the company to recall the contaminated batch of cheese.

Allergy Alert: Russ Davis Wholesale recalls Kowalski’s brand Buffalo Cauliflower Bites with Kowalski’s Steakhouse Blue Dressing (22 oz; Use By 1/19/2021 through 2/10/21) due to undeclared fish (anchovies).

Allergy Alert: Litehouse Inc. recalls Brite Harbor Caesar Dressing & Dip (1.5 oz pillows; Lot code 03 071321 16002 60; Best if used by 03 071321) due to undeclared anchovies.

Canada

Food Safety Recall: Boucherie L’Amiral inc. recalls Truite fumée tranchée / Sliced smoked trout (Variable weights; All product sold up to and including 17 February 2021) due to missing expiration date on packages.

Food Safety Recall: Le 5ième inc. recalls various products packed in glass jars (500 ml; All product sold up to and including 15 February 2021) due to improper storage temperature. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

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Europe

Allergy Alert (Sweden): Gotlands Bryggeri recalls Gotlands Bryggeri White Bulldog Wheat IPA (Best before 13-08-21) due to undeclared wheat malt.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Finartes NV recalls Vleeswaren cd brand Ringworst & droge worst / dried sausages (245g; Use by 30/03/2021) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): MARIGOLD recalls GROUND EGUSI melon seeds (80g, 160g et 500g; Lots 280520/01 – 231020/02 – 230920/02 – 231120/03; Expiry date 12/2021) due to elevated aflatoxin levels.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): ALL FOODS recalls ALL FOODS brand Préparé du Chef (150g – 0.5kg – 1 kg; Lot #21-05-04; Expiry date 27/02/2021) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Manufacturer recalls Itinéraire des Saveurs brand Magret de Canard séché tranché / Dried, sliced duck breast (90g; Lot #421 025; Best before 15/05/2021) and Itinéraire des Saveurs brand Magret de Canard séché tranché et fumés / Dried, sliced, and smoked duck breast (90g; Lots 421 025 & 421 026; Best before 15/05/21 & 16/05/21, respectively) due to Campylobacter contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Adler Restaurant Indisches Restaurant / Adler Restaurant Indian restaurant recalls partially cooked meals (Purchased between December 2020 and January 2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Supervalu recalls Signature Taste Yellowfin Tuna Steaks (240g; Use by 16/02/2021 and 17/02/2021) due to elevated histamine levels.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): LE DELIZIE ITALIANE SRL recalls FILETTI DI ALICI IN OLIO / Anchovy fillets packed in oil (200g; Lots 34520, 34620, 34720; Best before 08/10/21, 09/10/21, 10/10/21) due to elevated histamine levels.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Unidex recalls Zena Moringa powder (100g; Best before 31 December 2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Co-op recalls Irresistible Ginger and Dark Chocolate Cookies (200g; Best before 2 June 2021 and 3 June 2021) due foreign matter (pieces of plastic) contamination.

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Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (New Zealand): New Zealand Creameries Ltd recalls Deep South brand Strawberry & Cream Pavlova Premium Ice Cream (950 ml; Best before 06.11.2022 & 11.11.2022) due to undeclared egg.

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Foodstuffs Own Brands Ltd recalls Pams brand Bacon Pieces (350g; Best before 28 FEB 21) due to foreign matter (aluminium pieces) contamination.