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Recalls and Alerts: October 11-12, 2022

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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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Chapter 6. Birth of a Pathogen

United States

Allergy Alert: Lipari Foods recalls JLM TUB brand SESAME STICKS MIX (11 oz; Lots 08202209B & 13202209B; Best by 03/07/23 & 03/12/23, respectively; UPC 094776081646) and JLM TUB brand SUNFLOWER MEAT, ROASTED/SALTED (10 oz; Lots 09202209B & 12202209B; Best by 03/08/23 & 03/11/23, respectively; UPC 760208118135) due to undeclared cashews.

Allergy Alert: Craftology, LLC dba Dutch Treat Foods recalls Craftology This Is My Happy Place Pasta Salad (14 oz; Multiple lot codes and Use by dates) due to undeclared cashews. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Jiva Organics Manufacturing & Distributing Inc. recalls Bliss Balls brand Chocolate Coconut Cream (285g; Batch code 220627; Best before 30122022; UPC 0 59443 25226 2) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall: Le Gaspésien inc. (Dolbeau-Mistassini, QC) recalls Bouchée de saumon fumé Le Gaspésien à l’érable congelé/ Maple-smoked salmon cheeks, frozen and Saumon fumé à chaud Le Gaspésien / Hot-smoked salmon (Sold up to 12 October 2022) due to missing storage temperature labeling.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): PepsiCo BeLux recalls Lay’s Oven Baked Naturel (150g; Lots BV 51xxx256 et 51xxx257; Best before 21/01/2023) and Lay’s Oven Baked Naturel (35g; Lot BV 51504 257; Best before 15/04/2023) due to undeclared milk, soy and wheat.

Allergy Alert (France): COOPERATIVE U ENSEIGNE recalls LANGOUSTINES CUITES 30/40 / Cooked Langoustines, 30/40 (2 x 1 kg; Lot 3039221003; Use by 12/10/2022) due to undeclared sulphur dioxide.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Pepsico/Lays recalls Lay’s Oven Baked Naturel (150g; Lots BV 51xxx256 et 51xxx257; Best before 21/01/2023) and Lay’s Oven Baked Naturel (35g; Lot BV 51504 257; Best before 15/04/2023) due to undeclared milk, soy and wheat.

Allergy Alert (Spain): Manufacturer recalls DIA brand SNACK MANIAC! “Popcorn with salt” (80g; Batch 22213; Best before 01/31/2023) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (Sweden): Änglamark recalls Änglamark Kryddkvarn Salt / Salt spice mill (100g; Best before 2025-07-25), Änglamark Kryddkvarn Svartpeppar / Black pepper spice mill (45g; Best before 2025-07-22 and 2025-09-09) and Änglamark Kryddkvarn Pepparmix / Pepper mix spice mill (45g; Best before 2025-07-25) due to undeclared wheat, barley, mustard, celery and peanuts.

Food Safety Recall (France): SINGLY SURGELES recalls SINGLY SURGELES brand Raviolis japonais au poulet / Japanese style chicken raviolis (16 pieces; Lot 070922; Use by 07/03/2024) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): CHARCUTERIE ANSELME SA recalls Père Anselme brand Épaule cuite de porc en tranche / Sliced cooked pork shoulder (1 slice; Lot 26238; Use by 03/11/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): AKAR NORD FRANCE recalls SERKEROGLU TAHIN brand PATE DE SESAME / Sesame paste (460g; Lot L13421TN; Use by 13/04/2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): DEMARNE recalls CAP A L’OUEST brand MOULE BOUCHOT PAC MT ST MICHEL AOP / Bouchot mussels from Mont St.-Michel (10 kg bag; Lot 0015/041022) due to shigatoxin-producing E. coli and Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): INELIS recalls France Kebab brand LAMELLES DE KEBAB VOL SANS PHOSPHATES COUPE AUX COUTEAUX / Knife-cut kebab strips, phosphate-free (850g; Lot 07/07/22; Best before 05/01/2024) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SOCIETE NOUVELLE GAST recalls GAST brand LANGUE EN GELEE / Jellied tongue (2 slices; Lot 22273; Use by dates from 24/10/2022 to 28/10/2022, inclusive) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Spain): Manufacturer recalls HACENDADO brand Neutral Gelatin (20g (Pack of 12 sheets); Batch A11054/01; Best before 04.27.2027; Product of Germany) due to Salmonella contamination.

Recalls and Alerts: October 6-7, 2022

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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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Chapter 6. Birth of a Pathogen

United States

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION: FDA and CDC are investigating a multistate outbreak of E. coli O121:H19 illnesses linked to frozen falafel. The outbreak has affected 20 individuals in 6 states, including Florida, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin. Five people have been hospitalized. The illnesses have been linked to Earth Grown brand frozen falafel purchased from ALDI. The manufacturer has recalled the implicated products and ALDI has removed remaining products from its store shelves. Please refer to the recall notice below.

Allergy Alert: Bakkavor USA recalls 32-ounce Meal Simple Tomato Basil Soup (Best by 12/2/2022) due to undeclared milk. The recalled product was sold at H-E-B stores in Texas.

Allergy Alert: Flowers Foods, Inc. recalls various Tastykake® and Mrs. Freshley’s® glazed pies due to undeclared soy. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were sold in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Food Safety Recall: Cuisine Innovations Unlimited, LLC recalls Earth Grown Vegan Traditional Falafel and Garlic & Herb Falafel (Lot numbers 1472, 1481, 1531, 1532, 1541, 1552, 1561, 1581, 1601, 1611, 1612, 1661, 1682, 1732, 1752, 1762, 1782, 1802, and 1812; shipped to stores after June 24, 2021) due to possible shigatoxin-producing E. coli contamination. These products have been linked epidemiologically to an outbreak of 20 illnesses in six states (see outbreak notice, above).

Food Safety Recall: Cut Fruit Express recalls Caribou Coffee Fruit and Cheese Plate (6.2 oz; Use by 9/30/2022, 10/2/2022, 10/4/2022, 10/7/2022 and 10/9/2022) due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Canada

Food Safety Recall: Dépanneur du Parc (Roberval, QC) recalls LANIÈRE DE POULET PANÉES / Breaded chicken strips (650g; Sold up to 6 October 2022) due to absence of cooking instructions and lack of labeling to indicate this is a raw product.

Food Safety Recall: Marché Mon Village (Montréal, QC) recalls various spices, nuts, and dried fruits (Sold up to 6 October 2022) because the products were not preserved in a way that would ensure their safety.

Food Safety Recall: Aristo Cuisine recalls Circle K / Couche Tard brand Chicken Salad Club Sandwich (white) (255g; Best before 08-OCT-2022; UPC 8 74111 00969 2) and Circle K / Couche Tard brand Ham Salad Club Sandwich (white) (265g; Best before 08-OCT-2022; UPC 8 74111 00970 8) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recalled products were sold in Quebec and may have been distributed in other provinces and territories.

Food Safety Recall Update: Gaton’s Foods Dairy recalls certain Nature’s Best brand and Zavat Chalav brand cheddar and mozzarella cheese products due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were sold in Ontario and Quebec and may have been distributed in other provinces and territories.

Food Safety Recall: Bright Cheese & Butter Mfg. Company Limited recalls Low-Fat Mozzarella Cheese (20 kg; Vat #22116) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recalled product was sold only in Québec.

Food Safety Recall: Le Verger à Ti-Paul Inc. recalls Le Verger à Ti-Paul brand Ciders due to lead contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were sold in Québec.

Europe

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION (Denmark): Danish health and food safety authorities are investigating an outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium cases that has infected 14 people in Denmark between August 15, 2022, and September 16, 2022. The source of the outbreak is under investigation.

Allergy Alert (Denmark): P. Taabbel A/S recalls Navito Indbagt laks med spinat og ostesovs / Baked salmon with spinach and cheese sauce (250g; Best before 04.07.2023) due to undeclared shellfish.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): FSAI warns consumers that To Øl X Omnipollo Brewtrance beer (375 ml; Batch #24F281B; Best before 08/10/2031) contains undeclared hazelnuts.

Allergy Alert (Luxembourg): Luxembourg Veterinary and Food Authority orders recall of Chtoura Garden brand Cooked Fava Beans (475g; Lot #29; Best before 31/01/2025) due to undeclared sulphites.

Allergy Alert (Sweden): Järvsö Kebab AB recalls färdiggrillade kebabstrimlor / pre-grilled kebab strips (300g; Best before 2022-09-11) due to undeclared soy.

Allergy Alert (UK – England and Scotland): Lidl GB recalls Select and Go Sushi Box Salmon and Shrimp (330g; All use by dates up to and including 11 October 2022) due to undeclared crustaceans, fish, mustard, sesame, soya, egg, wheat (gluten), milk, and sulphites.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Danish Crown Foods A/S recalls Den Gode Frikadelle brand Minifrikadeller / Fried mini-meatballs (800g; Lot 12.10.22; Best before 12.10.2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Layenberger Nutrition Group GmbH recalls several varieties of Layenberger Fit+Feelgood Slim Shake (396g) due to possible foreign matter contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Romania): Producătorul Pak Rampart d.o.o. recalls Tastino Napolitane cu 72% cremă cu aromă de alune de pădure / Napolitan wafers with hazelnut flavoured cream (800g; All use by dates) due to Salmonella Typhimurium contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): United Foods (VIC) Pty. Ltd recalls United Foods brand Italian Soup Mix (Best before 14/05/2023) due to undeclared barley (gluten).

Recalls and Alerts: September 13-14, 2022

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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.

If you would like to receive automatic email alerts for all new articles posted on eFoodAlert, please submit your request using the sidebar link.

Interested in learning more about food safety and the history of foodborne disease outbreaks and investigations? Click on the TAINTED menu at the top of the page to read or listen to a short excerpt, then follow the buy links to add a digital, print or audio copy to your personal library.

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Chapter 6. Birth of a Pathogen

United States

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION: The FDA is investigating a new outbreak of 6 cases of Listeria monocytogenes infections. The source of the outbreak has not yet been determined. The FDA is in the process of conducting an on-site inspection, including collection and analysis of samples.

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION: The CDC reports 7 cases of E. coli O157:H7 infections linked to consumption of Ground beef in select HelloFresh meal kits in six states. Six people have been hospitalized, although no cases of hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) have been reported.

FDA Warning Letter: FDA has warned The Royal Ice Cream Company Inc. (Manchester, CT) that an inspection of the company’s ready-to-eat (RTE) ice cream product manufacturing facility conducted in January/February 2022 revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in environmental swabs collected during the inspection as well as other serious violations of Current Good Manufacturing Practice, Hazard Analysis, and Risk-Based Preventive Controls for Human Food regulation.

FDA Warning Letter: FDA has warned Chaur Fong Inc. dba 888 Food Company (South El Monte, CA) that an inspection of the company’s seafood processing facility conducted in June 2022 revealed serious violations of the seafood Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) regulation.

FDA Warning Letter: FDA has warned Banks Square Market Corp. dba The Produce Connection (Wakefield, MA) that an inspection of the company’s ready-to-eat (RTE) fresh-cut fruit and vegetable processing facility conducted in February/March 2022 revealed revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in environmental swabs collected during the inspection as well as other serious violations of Current Good Manufacturing Practice, Hazard Analysis, and Risk-Based Preventive Controls for Human Food regulation.

Canada

Food Safety Recall: Marché Ankasso (Montréal-Nord, QC) recalls ÉPICES CRÉOLES / EPIS KREYOL / Creole spices (Sold up to 9 September 2022) due to lack of mandatory storage temperature labeling.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Denmark): Rema Distribution Danmark A/S recalls Frilandsgris schnitzler mandel og paprika / Free-range pork schnitzel with nuts and paprika (250g; Best before 20.09.2022) due to undeclared almonds.

Allergy Alert (France): AUCHAN RETAIL SERVICES recalls AUCHAN SOLIDAIRES MOUSSE DE FOIE / Liver mousse (160g; Lot 000011011077; Use by 02/10/2022) due to undeclared milk and egg.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Aldi recalls Bramwells Tartare Sauce (175g; Batch code 2118; Best before APR 2023) due to undeclared sulphites.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): PepsiCo Nederland recalls Duyvis Borrelnoten Provençale / Beer nuts (125g & 1000g; Lot #NLZ 010 230; Best before 15/04/2023 & 20/05/2023, respectively) due to undeclared almonds and cashews.

Allergy Alert (UK): Costa Coffee recalls Costa Coffee British Roast Chicken Salad Sandwich (Use by 11 September 2022, 12 September 2022, 13 September 2022 14 September 2022, 15 September 2022 and 16 September 2022) due to undeclared mustard.

Allergy Alert (UK): ALDI recalls Bramwells Tartare Sauce (175g; Product code 73685 and 40691; Batch code 2118; Best before April 2023) due to undeclared sulphites.

Allergy Alert Update (UK): Unisnacks Europe Limited recalls Lotte Pepero Snowy Almond (32g; Best before 01 May 2023 and 02 May 2023) due to undeclared peanuts and sesame.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Franprix recalls Bûche de chèvre Sainte-Maure Franprix / goat cheese log (200g; All Use by dates between 01/10/2022 and 10/10/2022) due to possible foreign matter contamination (metal particles).

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): LEADER PRICE recalls BUCHE FONDANTE
PRESIDENT / Cheese log for melting (250g; All Use by dates between 24/09/2022 and 10/10/2022) and Bûche de chèvre Sainte-Maure / Goat cheese (200g; All Use by dates between 02/10/2022 and 25/10/2022) due to possible foreign matter contamination (metal particles).

Food Safety Recall (Finland): Lidl Suomi Ky recalls Président Sainte Maure goat cheese log (200g; Use by 06.10.22, 17.10.22, 20.10.22 and 23.10.22) due to possible foreign matter contamination (metal particles).

Food Safety Recall (France): CORICO recalls MEDINA HALAL brand Saucisson de dinde / Turkey sausage slices (150g; Lot 9772000250; Use by 17/10/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SILVE INTERMARCHE recalls MONIQUE RANOU brand Sandwich Club Jambon Beurre / Club sandwich with butter and ham (125g; Lot 22-250A; Use by 25/09/2022) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): PANZANI recalls PANZANI brand TOMACOULI NATURE / Tomato sauce, plain (3 x 200g; Multiple lot codes; Best before 01/04/2024 & 01/05/2024) due to possible package leaks.

Food Safety Recall (France): BIOCOOP recalls BIOCOOP brand Farine de sarrasin T130 / Buckwheat flour (1 kg; Lot 290822 FSAT130S1 – 214; Best before 29/08/2023) due to elevated level of ochratoxin A.

Food Safety Recall (France): LE FROMAGER DES HALLES recalls REBLOCHON FERMIER AOP LA GRANGE / Farm cheese wheel (All lots; Use by 30/09/2022) due to possible shigatoxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Fa. Hubi GmbH recalls Halva Pistachio / Halvah with pistachios (800g; Best before 27.02.2023; Product of Syria) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Ciavolino Daniele & Figli Roma Srl recalls ALESTO brand ARACHIDI IN GUSCIO TOSTATE / Roasted peanuts in the shell (500g; Lot 19522P; Best before 07/2023) due to elevated level of aflatoxins.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Société Fromagere De Riblaire recalls President brand Tronchetto di Capra / Goat cheese log (1 kg; Lots 238ACN360 – 238ACN72; Best before 25-10-2022) due to possible foreign matter contamination (metal particles).

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Société Fromagere De Riblaire recalls President brand Tronchetto di Capra / Goat cheese log (200g; Lot 232CB05320; Best before 12-10-2022) due to possible foreign matter contamination (metal particles).

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Société Fromagere De Riblaire recalls President brand Tronchetto di Capra / Goat cheese log (200g; Lot 227AD05320; Best before 6-10-2022) due to possible foreign matter contamination (metal particles).

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Hoogvliet recalls Rio brand Gedemineraliseerd water / Demineralized water (Top of bottle code 628072022; Sold since January 2022) because the bottles were filled with an unknown liquid.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Food Safety Recall (Hong Kong): Classic Fine Foods (Hong Kong) Limited recalls CHILLED GOAT CHEESE SAINT MAURE (200g; Use by November 1, 2022, and November 5, 2022; Product of France) due to possible foreign matter contamination (metal particles).

Food Safety Recall (Singapore): Lactalis Singapore Pte. Ltd recalls Président Sainte Maure Cheese (200g; Lot codes 227DD0539, 234AC0565 & 241DD0540; Expiry dates 01/11/22, 05/11/22 & 15/11/22, respectively; Product of France) due to possible foreign matter contamination (metal particles).