Raw turkey products linked to second Salmonella outbreak

Butterball is recalling 39 tons of raw ground turkey products that may be contaminated with Salmonella Schwarzengrund. The recalled products were shipped to institutional and retail locations nationwide.

5 confirmed illnesses in Wisconsin and Minnesota

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the state of Wisconsin have confirmed five cases of Salmonella illness, four of them in Wisconsin and one in neighboring Minnesota.

The four Wisconsin outbreak victims were residents of a single assisted living facility, according to a spokesperson with USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service.

Outbreak strain found in Butterball samples

Three intact packages of Butterball ground turkey were obtained from the Wisconsin residence of that state’s outbreak victims. The strain of Salmonella Schwarzengrund recovered from the ground turkey was closely related, genetically, to the strain recovered from the patients.

List of recalled items

The following recalled raw ground turkey products were produced on July 7, 2018 and bear establishment number “EST. P-7345” inside the USDA mark of inspection.

48-oz. plastic wrapped tray containing “BUTTERBALL everyday Fresh Ground Turkey WITH NATURAL FLAVORING (85% LEAN/15% FAT)” with sell or freeze by date of 7/26/18, lot code 8188, and UPC codes 22655-71555 or 22655-71557 represented on the label.
48-oz. plastic wrapped tray containing “BUTTERBALL everyday Fresh Ground Turkey WITH NATURAL FLAVORING (93% LEAN/7% FAT)” with sell or freeze by date of 7/26/18, lot code 8188 and UPC code 22655-71556 represented on the label.
16-oz. plastic wrapped tray containing “BUTTERBALL everyday Fresh Ground Turkey WITH NATURAL FLAVORING (85% LEAN/15% FAT)” with sell or freeze by date of 7/26/18, lot code 8188 and UPC code 22655-71546 represented on the label.
16-oz. plastic wrapped tray containing “BUTTERBALL everyday Fresh Ground Turkey WITH NATURAL FLAVORING (93% LEAN/7% FAT)” with sell or freeze by date of 7/26/18, lot code 8188 and UPC codes 22655-71547 or 22655-71561 represented on the label
48-oz. plastic wrapped tray containing “Kroger GROUND TURKEY FRESH 85% LEAN – 15% FAT” with sell or freeze by date of 7/26/18, lot code 8188, and UPC code 111141097993 represented on the label.
48-oz. plastic wrapped tray containing “FOOD LION 15% fat ground turkey with natural flavorings” with sell or freeze by date of 7/26/18, lot code 8188 and UPC code 3582609294 represented on the label.

2018 Salmonella Reading outbreak also linked to raw turkey products

CDC is continuing to monitor an earlier outbreak of multi-drug resistant Salmonella Reading illnesses, also linked to raw turkey products. As of the last report, 279 cases have been confirmed from 41 states and the District of Columbia.

One person has died, and 107 have been hospitalized.

An additional 72 illnesses linked to this same outbreak have been reported by the Public Health Agency of Canada.

The illnesses have prompted several product recalls in the US and Canada, including two brands of raw pet food in additional to food for human consumption.

What consumers need to know about Salmonella

The most common symptoms of salmonellosis are diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever within 12 to 72 hours after eating the contaminated product. The illness usually lasts 4 to 7 days.
Older adults, infants, and persons with weakened immune systems are more likely to develop a severe illness.
Individuals concerned about an illness should contact their health care provider.

What consumers need to know about the recalled products

Do not consume any of the recalled products and do not offer it to your pets.
Check your refrigerator and freezer for any recalled products.
Discard all recalled products in a protected container (such as a trash bin with a secure lid) so that children and animals can not access the contaminated food.

Recalls and Alerts: March 11 – 12, 2019

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: Choice Canning Company, Inc. recalls approximately 35,459 pounds of chicken fried rice products due to undeclared milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert: Carnivore Meat Company, LLC recalls approximately 379 pounds of raw ground beef and pork sausage products due to undeclared soy. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert: North Country Smokehouse recalls NORTH COUNTRY SMOKEHOUSE NATURAL IRISH BRAND BANGER SAUSAGE (12-oz pkg; Use by 04/15/19) due to undeclared wheat (gluten).

Cosmetic Product Safety Recall: Claire’s Stores, Inc. recalls three cosmetic products due to asbestos contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Metro Richelieu inc. recalls White Submarine Rolls (6 x 100g; All product sold up to and including March 11, 2019) due to undeclared egg and milk.

Allergy Alert: G. & B. Primeau & Fils inc. recalls Sous-marin produit maison / Submarine sandwich (Variable weight; All product sold up to and including March 11, 2019) due to undeclared soy, wheat, milk, mustard and gluten.

Food Safety Recall: Pâtisserie Internationale recalls various baked goods (sold up to and including March 11, 2019) because they were manufactured under conditions that compromise food safety. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of recalled products.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): IKEA recalls SÖTSAK SKUMTOPP Soft marshmallow covered in chocolate flavoured coating (180g; Best before 12/03/2019 & 18/04/2019) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (Finland): IKEA recalls SÖTSAK SKUMTOPP Soft marshmallow covered in chocolate flavoured coating (180g; Best before 12/03/2019 & 18/04/2019) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (France): IKEA recalls SÖTSAK SKUMTOPP Soft marshmallow covered in chocolate flavoured coating (180g; Best before 12/03/2019 & 18/04/2019) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (Germany): IKEA Deutschland GmbH & Co.KG recalls SÖTSAK SKUMTOPP Soft marshmallow covered in chocolate flavoured coating (180g; Best before 12/03/2019 & 18/04/2019) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (Germany): Kutucuoglu Backwaren GmbH & Co. KG recalls Baklava puff pastry (800g; all dates) and Loose goods (Best before 09.02.2019 through 28.03.2019) due to undeclared peanuts.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Ikea recalls SÖTSAK SKUMTOPP Soft marshmallow covered in chocolate flavoured coating (180g; Best before 12/03/2019 & 18/04/2019) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (Sweden): Ikea recalls SÖTSAK SKUMTOPP Soft marshmallow covered in chocolate flavoured coating (180g; Best before 12/03/2019 & 18/04/2019) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (UK – England and Wales specific): Lidl recalls Mister Choc Filled Chocolate Fingers Hazelnut Crisp (200g; Best before 13 August 2019) due to undeclared barley (gluten), wheat (gluten), milk, nuts and soya.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): GALANA NV recalls Seaboy Darnes d’espadon congelé / Frozen swordfish steaks (1 kg; Lot #VN 572 II 032 – PO: GLN-5803; Best before 18/10/2020) due to elevated mercury levels.

Food Safety Recall (France): Monoprix recalls Monoprix brand Le Club Poulet avocat crudités piment / Chicken club with avocado, raw veggies and pimento (155g; Best before 09/03/2019, 10/03/2019, 11/03/2019) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Monoprix recalls Monoprix brand Le Wrap avocat cruités galette à l’épinard (175g; Best before 09/03/2019, 10/03/2019, 11/03/2019) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): La Société Fromagère du Moulin de Carel recalls Moulin de Carel brand Camembert Normandie AOP raw milk cheese (250g; Lot L19009C; Best before 10/03/19) due to E. coli O26:11 contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Iceland): Sómi ehf. recalls Laxa og rækjusalat / Salmon and shrimp salad (200g; Best before 16.03.2019) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Giuseppe Citterio Salumificio spa recalls Citterino (~200g; Lot #3523-51) due to Salmonella Derby contamination.

Recalls and Alerts: March 5 – 10, 2019

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United States

Allergy Alert: Conagra Brands, Inc recalls Chef BOYARDEE rice with chicken & vegetables (7.5 oz. canned microwavable bowls; Best by Jul082020; Product code 210090151050045L) due to undeclared milk and wheat.

Food Safety Recall: Fullei Fresh recalls Organic Bean Sprouts (4 oz; Lot #041; Sell by February 28, 2019) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall: McDaniel Life-Line LLC recalls Life-Line Water (1-gal bottles; All lots) due to Pseudomonas aeruginosa contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Publix and Winn-Dixie report a recall by Hometown Food Company of Pillsbury Unbleached All-purpose Flour (5-lb bag; Lot codes 8292 & 8293; Best if used by APR 19 2020) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Veterinary Product Safety Recall: Norbrook Laboratories Limited recalls two lots of Enroflox® 100 Injection (enrofloxacin), two lots of Noromectin® Injection (ivermectin) and two lots of Ivermax® 1% Injection (ivermectin) as product sterility cannot be assured. Please refer to the recall notice for details on the recalled products.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Lucie Leblanc recalls various prepared foods due to undeclared soy, wheat, milk, gluten and sulfites. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert: Sonia Plats cuisinés maison recalls prepared food items due to undeclared soy, wheat and sulfites. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Boucherie Les Cèdres recalls Les Cèdres pork jerky and Les Cèdres Pepperette due to improper storage. Please refer to the recall notice for additional details.

Food Safety Recall: Lucie Leblanc recalls Spaghetti sauce (500 mL jar; All product sold up to and including March 6, 2019) because the product was manufactured under insanitary conditions.

Food Safety Recall: Les Aliments Végévora inc. recalls Bean tartinade (280g; Best before dates on or before April 1, 2019) due to a packaging defect.

Food Safety Recall: Banquet Saguenay recalls Sandwich bread (120g; Best before February 26 – March 6, 2019) due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Agropur Coopérative recalls iögo nanö brand 100% Cheddar (240 g (12 x 20 g); Product codes 2019MA17, 2019MA18, 2019JN05, 2019JN12) and iögo nanö brand 100% Cheddar (120 g (6 x 20 g); Product codes 2019MA17, 2019MA18, 2019JN06, 2019JN11, 2019JN12) due to foreign matter (metal particles) contamination.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Soditra Logistics recalls various food supplements due to undeclared milk and soy. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Albert Heijn recalls Bami Goreng AH (450g; Lot #0A9; Best before March 15, 2019) due to undeclared wheat gluten.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): BWG Foods recalls O’Dwyer’s Bakery 9 Fruit Buns (260g; Batch #20190220; Best before 21.05.2019) due to undeclared gluten (Wheat), egg, soybeans and milk and possible traces of nuts.

Allergy Alert (Luxembourg): Delhaize recalls Delhaize SAUCISSON SEC REBLOCHON (200g; Best before 22-04-19; Lot #90427047) due to undeclared nuts.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Albert Heijn recalls AH Bami Goreng (450g; Best before 15 March 2019) due to undeclared wheat and gluten.

Allergy Alert (Sweden): ICA recalls ICA Noodles shrimp & curry (360g; Best before 2019-03-19) due to undeclared gluten, soybeans, mustard and sesame oil.

Allergy Alert (UK): Graze recalls Graze Sea Salt & Vinegar Veg Crunchers (26g; Batch codes 426938, 426559, 427156; Best before 20 June 2019, 28 June 2019 & 02 July 2019) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Norenca recalls Spar brand GEVOGELTEPITTA (±600g; Lots 01909058 & 01909059; Best before 06/03/2019 et 07/03/2019) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Skare Meat Packers K / S recalls Rema 1000 Frilandsgris Medister 7-10% “Fra Peter og Lene” sausage (400g; Lot #190225; Best before 05/03/2019) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Auchan recalls JORT brand Camembert Normandie AOP cheese (250G; Lot #L19009B; Best before 10/03/2019) due to E. coli O26:H11 contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): E. Leclerc recalls Nos régions ont du talent brand Camembert Normandie AOP cheese (250G; Best before 10/03/2019) due to E. coli O26:H11 contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Industry recalls TRS Asia’s Finest Food brand Soya Chunks (500g; Product of India) due to elevated levels of ochratoxin A.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Food Safety Recall (Hong Kong): Classic Fine Foods (Hong Kong) Ltd recalls Hardy brand VALENCAY et PETIT VALENCAY raw milk cheese (March 6 to 20, 2019; Product of France) due to Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Israel): Irena stuffed dough factories Ltd recalls lamb filled dumplings and packaged frozen meat (800g; expiry 24.3.19) due to Salmonella contamination and frozen meat stuffed blintzes (800g; expiry 17.8.19) due to microbial irregularities.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): Peter Bouchier recalls Thai Chicken Stir Fry (approximately 500 gm; Use By 9/03/19) due to undeclared peanut.

Allergy Alert (New Zealand): Levante Technologies Ltd trading as Sway recalls Sway brand traditional chocolate chip cookie mix (400g; All batches and dates) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (New Zealand): Queen Anne Indulgence Ltd recalls Queen Anne brand dark chocolate Mint Nougat (140g; All batches and dates) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (New Zealand): Kohu Road Ltd recalls Kohu Road brand Coconut Ice Cream Chocolate Lovers and Dairy-Free Dark Chocolate sorbet (All batches and dates) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (New Zealand): The Woodward Group Limited recalls Wishbone brand Paleo Chocolate Bites (95g; Use By dates up to and including 22 March 2019) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (New Zealand): Kapiti Candy Co Ltd recalls Kapiti Candy brand Dark Chocolate Marshmallow Easter Egg (120g; All batches and dates) due to undeclared milk.