Tag: Salmonella

OUTBREAK ALERT: Alfalfa sprouts linked to Salmonella outbreak in Ontario, Canada

Ontario Public Health is investigating an outbreak of salmonellosis linked to alfalfa sprouts from Sunsprout Natural Foods, according to a recall update released late yesterday (September 19) by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA).

Sunsprout has recalled two alfalfa sprout products due to Salmonella contamination.

CFIA advises that consumers should not consume and retailers, restaurants, and institutions should not sell or use the following recalled products:

Sprouts Alive brand Micro – Greens Alfalfa, 100g:- All best before dates up to and including BBOCT13 (UPC 0 69022 10030 3)
Sunsprout brand Micro – Greens Alfalfa, 100g:- All best before dates up to and including BBOCT13 (UPC 0 57621 13511 6)

No information has been released as yet regarding the number of Salmonella infections under investigation in Ontario, nor are there any details available regarding the scope of the outbreak or severity of symptoms.

The recall announced yesterday is an update to an August 11th recall of Sunsprout brand Micro-Greens Alfalfa & Radish (100g; Batch code BBAUG11; UPC 0 57621 13512 3). No illnesses were associated with the August recall. 

Distribution of the recalled sprouts appears to be limited to the province of Ontario.

 

 

 

Recalls and Alerts: September 17 – 19, 2020

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 (Indiana): Health officials in Tippecanoe County are investigating an outbreak of Salmonella linked to a West Lafayette grocery store. Please refer to the news story for additional details.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Loblaw Companies Limited recalls PC Blue Menu brand Artichoke & Asiago Dip (on lid) (side label states Tzatziki Yogurt Dip) (227g; Lot code 2020 OC 31; UPC 0 60383 03697 3) due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert: Goodfood Market Corp recalls Roasted Sweet Potato Power Bowls with Feta, Quinoa & Crunchy Cabbage Salad (1.2 kg; Code 297-S27; Delivered between Sunday, September 13th and Wednesday, September16th) due to undeclared almonds, pecans, wheat, and gluten.

Food Safety Recall: Kootenay Co-op recalls Kootenay Co-op brand beef sausages and burgers due to foreign matter (pieces of metal and plastic) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Cantine Poinca​ré recalls various preserved food items that were produced or packaged under conditions that compromise food safety. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Denmark): Løgismose Meyers Food og Foodservice recalls Meyers Persisk Gryderet / Meyers Persian Casserole (375g; Best before 29.09.2020) due to undeclared milk and almonds.

Allergy Alert (France): Costco recalls ASC brand Chips à la crevette / Prawn chips (4 x 100g bags; Multiple Best before dates) due to undeclared fish. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected date codes.

Allergy Alert (France): Metro recalls ASC brand Chips à la crevette / Prawn chips (100g; Multiple Best before dates) due to undeclared fish. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected date codes.

Allergy Alert (France): Monoprix recalls Monoprix brand Chips aux crevettes saveur curry / Curry-flavoured prawn chips (50g; Best before 03/11/2020, 24/11/2020, 08/12/2020, 16/02/2021) due to undeclared fish.

Allergy Alert (Italy): GASTRONOMICA ROSCIO SRL recalls GASTRONOMICA ROSCIO SRL INSALATA RUSSA 100% VEGETALE / Russian salad, 100% vegetable (150g; Lot #AB36 (A); Best before 23.10.2020) due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert (Luxembourg): Monoprix recalls Monoprix brand Mini Toasts (100g; Best before 29.01.2021) due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert (UK): Waitrose & Partners recalls Waitrose brand Chocolate Mini Cupcakes 9s (Best before 06 October 2020) due to undeclared walnuts.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Albert Heijn recalls AH Biefstukworst / beef sausage (200g; Best before 21-09-2020) due to potential microbiological contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): NATURALIA recalls Schnitzer brand Pain au canihua tranché SG / Sliced canihua bread (250g; All lots; All Best before dates). The reason for the recall was not disclosed.

Food Safety Recall (France): Leader Price recalls Leader Price brand Gorgonzola (150g; Lot #P230006; Best before 01/10/2020) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): CASINO recalls CASINO SAVEURS D’AILLEURS brand Gorgonzola (150g; Lot #P230007; Best before 01/10/2020) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Rhöner Hofkäserei – Katja Richter recalls Käse Vier Jahreszeiten Italien Schnittkäse aus Rohmilch, mind. 45 % Fett i. Tr. / Four Seasons Italian semi-hard raw-milk cheese, sliced – 45% fat (180g; Lot #25-20) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Me2you recalls Viand Deliciously Fresh Italian Pasta Salad (250g; Batch code PS611; Use by: 17/9/20) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): SALUMIFICIO MONTE PENICE SRL recalls BON-TON SALUMI DI BARABINO SANTINO & C. SAS SALAMINI STAG.S. / mini-salami (~1 kg; Lot #03-09-20) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Albert Heijn recalls AH Biefstukworst / beef sausage (200g; Best before 21-09-2020) due to E. coli contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): Xiao Trading Pty Ltd recalls Friend-ship Brand Sesame Soft Candy (150g; Best before 01 May 2022) due to undeclared peanuts.

Allergy Alert (New Zealand): Magnolia Kitchen Ltd recalls Magnolia Kitchen brand Pineapple Lump Marshmallow (all batches and date codes; Sold up to and including 17 September 2020) due to undeclared milk.

 

Recalls and Alerts: September 13 – 16, 2020

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

REGULATORY ACTION UNDER FDA PRODUCE SAFETY RULE: FDA announces a consent decree of permanent injunction against Fortune Food Product, Inc., an Illinois-based processor of sprouts and soy products. The consent decree prohibits Fortune Food Product, Inc. from growing, harvesting, packing and holding sprouts and soy products at or from their facility, or any other facility, until certain requirements are met. The consent decree requires the defendants to, among other things, take corrective actions and notify the FDA before such operations may resume.

Allergy Alert: Willow Tree Poultry Farm, Inc. recalls Willow Tree Premium White Meat CHICKEN SALAD Classic (15 oz; Sell by 9/30/20 and a time stamp of 13:00:00 through 17:00:00) due to undeclared walnuts.

Canada

OUTBREAK ALERT UPDATE: PHAC reports 506 confirmed cases of Salmonella Newport illness linked to onions in British Columbia (116), Alberta (292), Saskatchewan (34), Manitoba (25), Ontario (14), Quebec (24) and Prince Edward Island (1). The onions were produced by Thomson International, Inc. (Bakersfield, California) and imported into Canada.

Food Safety Recall: Poissonnerie Québec Océan recalls three products due to lack of required labeling regarding mandatory refrigeration. Please refer to the recall notice for a list of affected products.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Iceland): Matvælastofnun alerts the public that Bónus Kjarnabrauði bread (Best before 15.09.2020) contains undeclared lupines.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Shankara Bulgaria ltd recalls GIUSTO Senza Glutine brand COOKIE AVENA MIRTILLI ROSSI E CIOCCOLATO / Oat cookies with cranberries and chocolate (50g; Lot No./Best before 03-05-2021) due to undeclared soy.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Shankara Bulgaria ltd recalls GIUSTO Senza Glutine brand COOKIE AVENA COCCO ARANCIA / Oat cookies with orange and coconut (50g; Lot No./Best before 23-04-2021) due to undeclared soy.

Allergy Alert (Luxembourg): Industry recalls TARTICHOC brand Pâte à tartiner au chocolat fondant (Best before 05/2021 to 08/2021) and TARTICHOC brand Pâte à tartiner au chocolat lait (Best before 05/2021 to 07/2021) due to undeclared hazelnuts.

Allergy Alert (UK): SPAR recalls SPAR Pesto Chicken Breast Sizzlers (330g; Batch codes 110920016 & 140920026; Use by 22 September 2020 & 23 September 2020, respectively) due to undeclared egg.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): WESTVLEES recalls Carrefour bio brand BIO AMERICAIN NATURE / raw ground meat (250g; Lot 637; Expiry date 20/09/2020) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Delikip Bv recalls pilons de poulet marinés / marinated chicken legs (4 pieces / 4.2-4.8 kg; Lot #11092020; Best before 18/09/2020) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): La Fromagerie du Pays Welsche recalls La Fromagerie du Pays Welsche brand Munster fermier AOP traditionnel / Traditional Munster cheese (Lot #A189; Best before 15/09/2020) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): James O’Brien Farmhouse Cheese recalls All cheeses produced or cut by James O’Brien Farmhouse Cheese including brie, cheddar, feta, gouda and halloumi (all batches and ‘best before’ dates) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Sicily Food SRL recalls UNES brand SALMONE NORVEGESE AFFUMICATO / Norwegian smoked salmon (50g; Lot #SA75-22620; Best before 22-09-2020) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.