Tag: Shiga toxin-producing E. coli

Recalls and Alerts: June 13–14, 2024

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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Outbreak/Illness Investigations

USA: CDC is investigating an outbreak of 15 cases of Salmonella Cotham in nine states. The illnesses are linked to contact with pet bearded dragons. Four of the outbreak victims have been hospitalized.

United States

Allergy Alert: AAHU BARAH USA INC. recalls Aahu Barah Apricot Roll (14 oz; Expiration date Dec 2025; UPC 882475000279) due to undeclared sulphites.

Allergy Alert: Heinen’s Inc. recalls Heinen’s Tuscan Salad Bowls (Sell by 06.02.24; UPC 2-08888- 40849-3) due to undeclared pecans.

Allergy Alert: Villa Nueva Interservices LLC. recalls Arepas LA Mejor brand Arepa de Choclo /Chocolo (25 oz bags; UPC 8 37654 78238) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall: Kerry, Inc recalls five seasoning products due to potential Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the Enforcement Report for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Newly Weds Foods, Inc. recalls four breading/seasoning products due to potential Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the Enforcement Report for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Grande Cheese Company recalls multple batches and varieties of Lactose, Whey Protein, and Cultured Dairy Product due to potential Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the Enforcement Report for a complete list of affected products.

Dietary Supplement Safety Recall: Penn Herb Company Ltd recalls Nature’s Wonderland Thyroid Formula (60 capsules/bottle; Item #Sm32x, Lot #23289A) due to potential Salmonella contamination.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Walmart Canada Corp. recalls Sitara brand Brown Lentils (1.81 kg; All codes where wheat is not declared on the label; UPC 6 28915 56114 2) due to undeclared wheat.

United Kingdom and Ireland

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Abbott recalls Ensure NutriVigor Plant-Based Almond flavour Nutritional Shake (400g & 850g; Batch codes 1195461 and 1195476; Best before 09 July 2024; Product of Singapore) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (UK): Abbott recalls Ensure NutriVigor Plant-Based Almond flavour Nutritional Shake (400g; Batch codes 1195476 and 1210475; Best before 09 July 2024 and 21 August 2025) and Ensure NutriVigor Plant-Based Almond flavour Nutritional Shake (850g; Batch codes 1195461 and 1210476; Best before 09 July 2024 and 21 August 2025) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Greencore Group recalls various sandwiches, wraps and salads because of possible contamination with shiga toxin-producing E. coli. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Samworth Brothers Manton Wood recalls various sandwiches, wraps and salads because of possible contamination with shiga toxin-producing E. coli. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Hong Kong and Singapore

No Alerts

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): Indya Foods Pty Ltd recalls Ashoka Palak Paneer (280g; Best before 15/06/2025) due to undeclared cashew.

Allergy Alert (New Zealand): Walter & Wild Ltd recalls Hubbards brand BeMighty Granola Blueberry & Seeds (400g; Best before 23 04 25) due to undeclared milk and soy.

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Australia

Austria

Belgium

Canada

Czechia (Czech Republic)

Denmark

Finland

France

Germany

Greece

Hong Kong

Hungary

Iceland

Ireland (Republic of)

Israel

Italy

Lithuania

Luxembourg

Netherlands

Norway

Romania

Singapore

Slovakia (Slovak Republic)

Spain (food safety alerts)

Spain (allergy alerts)

Sweden

Switzerland

United Kingdom

United States of America (FDA)

United States of America (USDA/FSIS)

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Recalls and Alerts: June 6–7, 2024

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 and CDC are investigating an outbreak of eight illnesses following consumption of Diamond Shruumz-brand Microdosing Chocolate Bars. Affected individuals have reported reported a variety of severe symptoms including seizures, central nervous system depression (loss of consciousness, confusion, sleepiness), agitation, abnormal heart rates, hyper/hypotension, nausea, and vomiting. Six people have been hospitalized. The FDA recommends that consumers should not eat, sell, or serve any flavor of Diamond Shruumz-brand Microdosing Chocolate Bars, and should discard them.

Allergy Alert: FSIS issues Public Health Alert for WOW BAO BAO THAI-STYLE CURRY CHICKEN (10-oz pkgs; Best if used by 4/12/25) due to undeclared soy and sesame. The items were shipped to Walmart retail locations nationwide, and are no longer available for purchase.

Food Safety Recall: Green Life Farms recalls Baby Arugula (4-oz pkgs; Lot #LW15124; Sell by 6/15/24) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Danisco USA Inc. recalls multiple lots of 36 different products due to potential Salmonella contamination. The recalled products were distributed to multiple states and also exported to Canada and Mexico. Please refer to the Enforcement Report for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Rise Baking Company dba South Coast Baking recalls 29,000 cases of Rise Baking Company, Panera, and Costco brands of cookie dough due to potential Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the Enforcement Report for a complete list of affected products.

Canada

Product Safety Recall: Spectrum Brands Pet LLC recalls FURminator deShedding Ultra Premium Dog Conditioner (1 Gallon, with or without a pump; Lot codes 211102 and 220402 through 240152) due to Pseudomonas aeruginosa contamination.

United Kingdom and Ireland

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION (UK): UK Health Security Agency is investigating an outbreak of 113 cases of shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) illnesses in England (81), Wales (18), Scotland (13), and Northern Ireland since 25 May 2024. Patients range in age from 2 years old to 79 years old. The source of the outbreak is currently unknown.

Allergy Alert (UK): Beagley Copperman B.V. recalls Leslie Clover Chips Barbecue (85g and 145g; Best before all dates up to and including 6 September 2025) due to undeclared gluten.

Allergy Alert (UK): Tesco recalls Tesco Nutty Nougat Caramel Chocolate Bars Multipack (6 x 40g; Best before 28 February 2025) and Tesco Dreamy Caramel Chocolate Bars Multipack (6 x 40g; Best before 31 January 2025, 28 February 2025) due to undeclared peanuts.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Morrisons recalls Morrisons wafer thin cooked chicken (170g and 400g; All use by dates up to and including 16 June 2024) due to foreign matter contamination (small pieces of metal).

Hong Kong and Singapore

No Alerts

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): Primo Foods Pty Ltd recalls Primo – Mild Salami 25% Less Salt (80g; Use by 19/07/2024) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (New Zealand): Multiple importers recall Leslie’s brand Clover Chips Barbecue Corn Snacks (85g and 145g; All batches and date codes; Product of Philippines) due to undeclared gluten.

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Australia

Austria

Belgium

Canada

Czechia (Czech Republic)

Denmark

Finland

France

Germany

Greece

Hong Kong

Hungary

Iceland

Ireland (Republic of)

Israel

Italy

Lithuania

Luxembourg

Netherlands

Norway

Romania

Singapore

Slovakia (Slovak Republic)

Spain (food safety alerts)

Spain (allergy alerts)

Sweden

Switzerland

United Kingdom

United States of America (FDA)

United States of America (USDA/FSIS)

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“A complete and compelling account of the hidden and not-so-hidden ways the food we give our beloved pets can be contaminated.” – JoNel Aleccia, Health Reporter, Food & Nutrition, The Associated Press.

“An invaluable resource for busy pet owners” – Food Safety News

Available from all major on-line retailers, including:

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Recalls and Alerts: May 4–6, 2024

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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“A complete and compelling account of the hidden and not-so-hidden ways the food we give our beloved pets can be contaminated.” – JoNel Aleccia, Health Reporter, Food & Nutrition, The Associated Press.

“An invaluable resource for busy pet owners” – Food Safety News

Available from all major on-line retailers, including:

Amazon
Apple
Audible
Barnes & Noble
Kobo

United States

Food Safety Recall: Schnuck Markets Inc. recalls three cheese spreads due to possible Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Palmer Candy Company recalls multiple White Coated Confectionary Items due to possible Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

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Europe

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE (Denmark): The Statens Serum Institut has now recorded 51 confirmed cases of Salmonella Typhimurium (sequence type 19). Preliminary epidemiological investigations suggest the source of the outbreak might be ground beef sold in supermarkets across the country.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): JAF SA recalls Jacquy Cange –  l’Artisan Affineur brand TARTUFETTE / Cheese (150g; Lots 1414 & 1509; Best before 19/05/2024) due to undeclared nuts.

Allergy Alert (Finland): Paulig recalls Santa Maria Dip Tex Mex Style (250g; Best by 01/01/2026) due to undeclared milk in some packages.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Jean Gotta groupe recalls JEAN GOTTA brand tranche de lard marinée / Marinated bacon slices (Lot 8441810; Use by 06/05/2024) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Albert Heijn recalls AH paprikareepjes rood / Red pepper strips (310g; Lots 2B423 & 2E423; Best before 17/10/2026 & 20/10/2026) and Royal Geroosterde rode paprikareepjes / Roasted red pepper strips (310g; Lots 2B403 & 2E403; Best before 31/10/2026) due to possible foreign matter contamination (pieces of glass).

Food Safety Recall (France): LE PHILOU NORMAND recalls Le Philou Normand brand nature/ noisette/noix/ Cèpes/ Camembert / Chèvre/ zizisson/ neufchâtel/ livarot / vin rouge échalotte / tartiflette meat products (Lot codes F24096001–F24096011, inclusive; Use by 03/08/2024) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): L’ATELIER DU FROMAGE recalls Brie de Meaux AOP cheese (Multiple lot codes and Use-by dates) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): ETABLISSEMENTS JEAN CHAPIN recalls MERGUEZ HALAL (20-pack; Lot 970/241150036; Use by 19/05/2024) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LE FROMAGER DES HALLES GRAND-FRAIS recalls Gorgonzola AOP à la cuillère / Spoonable Gorgonzola cheese (All lot codes; All Use by dates between 16/04/2024 and 12/06/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LE FROMAGER DES HALLES GRAND-FRAIS recalls Gorgonzola AOP doux / Mild Gorgonzola cheese (All lot codes; All Use by dates between 09/04/2024 and 12/05/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SALAISONS DE GUADELOUPE recalls L’Eleveur brand Epaule créole LS / Creole shoulder (Lot 24108; Use by 17/05/2024) due to E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SILVE Intermarché recalls Saint Eloi brand Jeunes pousses Bio / Organic baby salad greens (100g; Lot 51318521; Use by 01/05/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LIDL recalls Toque du chef brand Pâte feuilletée pur beurre / Pure butter puff pastry (230g; Lot 58XR415/5316H; Use by 11/05/2024) due to shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): JEAN HENAFF SAS recalls Saucisses fraiches Hénaff épicées / Spicy fresh sausages (5/pack; Lot 24114; Use by 07/05/2024) due to foreign matter contamination (metal particles).

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Albert Heijn recalls AH paprikareepjes rood / Red pepper strips (310g; Lots 2B423 & 2E423; Best before 17/10/2026 & 20/10/2026) and Royal Geroosterde rode paprikareepjes / Roasted red pepper strips (310g; Lots 2B403 & 2E403; Best before 31/10/2026) due to possible foreign matter contamination (pieces of glass).

Food Safety Recall Update (Spain): Manufacturer recalls Tugas brand Alfalfa sprouts (50g & 150g; All expiration dates up to and including 05/11/24) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Sweden): Scan recalls Scan brand Chorizo (300g & 900g; Multiple Best before dates) due to foreign matter contamination (metal/plastic).

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“Reads like a true crime novel” – Food Safety News

Interested in learning more about food safety and the history of foodborne disease outbreaks and investigations?

Click on the link to listen to a short excerpt, then follow the buy links to add a digital, print or audio copy to your personal library.

Chapter 6. Birth of a Pathogen

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