Recalls and Alerts: November 12-14, 2022

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: The Oklahoma State Department of Health is investigating the source of an outbreak of an increased number of cases of Campylobacter and Shiga-toxin producing E. coli.

Allergy Alert: Big Sky Bread Company recalls Big Sky Chocolate Chunk Granola and Big Sky Chocolate Chunk Peanut Butter Chip Granola (14 oz. pkgs; distributed through 11/07/2022) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert: BOSTON BAKING, Inc. recalls Boston Baking Mini Cinnamon Crumb Cakes (3 oz, individually wrapped; Sell by dates 10/22/22-11/15/22; UPC (01)00238543000007(3904)0019900) due to undeclared pecans. The recalled products were sold only at Whole Food Market stores in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, New Jersey and New York.

Canada

Food Safety Recall: Kliens Grocery (Montréal, QC) recalls divers produits de poisson dans l’huile avec légumes frais / various fish products in oil with fresh vegetables that may not be safe for human consumption. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Germany): Öz Yufka Teigwarenproduktion e.K. recalls Sekerpare Tatlisi – Türkisches Feingebäck / Turkish pastries (Best before 05.01.2024) due to undeclared hazelnut.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): FSAI alerts consumers to undeclared peanuts in Hotel Chocolat Caramel Milk Batons (120g; Batch codes 22286 and 22287; Best before July 2023).

Allergy Alert (Italy): Bongiovanni srl recalls Bongiovanni srl Cannella in Polvere BIO / Organic cinnamon powder (100g – 1 kg; Lot DO/ORGCASPWD/05/021; Expiry 30/04/23) due to undeclared sulphur dioxide.

Allergy Alert (UK): Eva Bold Ltd recalls Eva Bold Black Onion Seed Keto Protein Bites (30g; All best before dates up to and including 04 October 2023) and Eva Bold Rosemary & Pink Salt Keto Protein Bites (30g; All best before dates up to and including 01 September 2023) due to undeclared sesame.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): AFSCA orders recall of BIOREAL brand Levure fraîche en cubes / Fresh yeast cubes (42g; Lot 4331; Best before 20/11/2022) due to foreign matter contamination (pieces of metal).

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): AFSCA orders recall of Basak brand « Zencefil » Gingembre moulu / Ground ginger (100g; Lot L4349M; Best before 01/06/2023) due to Bacillus cereus contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Carl Wilhelm Clasen GmbH recalls Alesto brand Pistaches rôties / Roasted pistachios (70g; Best before 25/03/2023) and Alesto brand Pistaches rôties et salées / Roasted and salted pistachios (70g; Best before 23/03/2023) due to excessive Ochratoxin A.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Skærtoft Mølle A/S recalls økologisk gær / Organic yeast (42g; Lot 4331; Best before 20/11/2022) due to foreign matter contamination (pieces of metal).

Food Safety Recall (France): METRO FRANCE recalls RUSTADOU brand SAUCISSON SEC PUR PORC / Dry pork sausage (1.4 kg; Lot 1104708; Use by 02/01/2023 & 06/01/2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SARL LA FERME DUMESNIL recalls LA FERME DUMESNIL brand CREME CRUE / Crème fraîche made from raw milk (250g & 500g; Use by 25/11/22) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): PL Food GmbH recalls Pistazienkerne geröstet mit/ ohne Salz und Pistazien-Beerenmix / Roasted pistachios with and without salt, and Pistachio-berry mix (100g; Multiple lot numbers and Best before dates) due to elevated Ochratoxin A.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Alnatura Produktions- und Handels GmbH recalls Alnatura Hefewürfel / Fresh yeast cubes (42g; Lot 4331; Best before 20/11/2022) due to foreign matter contamination (pieces of metal).

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Carl Wilhelm Clasen GmbH recalls K-Classic Pistazienkerne geröstet & ohne Salz / Roasted unsalted pistachios (100g; Lot 21029/220726001; Best before 22.04.2023) due to excessive Ochratoxin A.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Jeka Fish A/S recalls Sødergården brand Preparazione a base di merluzzo nordico / Northern cod fish product (340g; Best before 06.12.2022) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Emilio Mauri SPA recalls MAURI FORMAGGI TALEGGIO DOP BONTALEGGIO DI GROTTA Cheese (Sold from 20/10/2022 to 25/10/2022) because the product does not meet safety standards.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Agrano recalls BIOREAL brand Levure fraîche en cubes / Fresh yeast cubes (42g; Lot 4331; Best before 20/11/2022) due to foreign matter contamination (pieces of metal).

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Carl Wilhelm Clasen GmbH recalls Alesto brand Pistaches rôties / Roasted pistachios (70g; Best before 25/03/2023) and Alesto brand Pistaches rôties et salées / Roasted and salted pistachios (70g; Best before 23/03/2023) due to excessive Ochratoxin A.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Alnatura recalls Alnatura BIO Hefewürfel / Organic fresh yeast cubes (42g; Lot 4331; Best before 20/11/2022) due to foreign matter contamination (pieces of metal).

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Lidl Nederland recalls Alesto Pistaches geroosterd / Roasted pistachios (70g; Lot 30031/220622001; Best before 25.03.2023) and Alesto Pistaches geroosterd & gezouten / Roasted pistachios, salted (70g; Lot 30030/220623001; Best before 23.03.2023) due to excessive Ochratoxin A.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Carl Wilhelm Clasen GmbH recalls K-Classic Fistic prǎjit fǎrǎ sare / Roasted pistachios without salt (100g; Lot 21029/220726001; Expiry date 22.04.2023) due to excessive Ochratoxin A.

Recalls and Alerts: November 8-9, 2022

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United States

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION: CDC reports sixteen cases of Listeria monocytogenes in six states. One person has died and thirteen have been hospitalized. The outbreak has been linked to deli meat and cheese purchased at deli counters in multiple states. CDC advises people at higher risk of severe Listeria illness to not eat meat or cheese from any deli counter, unless it is reheated to an internal temperature of 165°F or until steaming hot.

Food Safety Recall: Seven Seas International USA, LLC recalls Giant Private Label Wild Caught Alaskan Sockeye Smoked Salmon (4 oz (113g); Lot R4132; UPC 68826715832) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Groupe Adonis inc. recalls Soupe champignon / Mushroom soup and Soupe creme brocoli / Cream of broccoli soup (Sold up to 7 November 2022) due to undeclared soy, and recalls Soupe lentille jaune / Yellow lentil soup (Sold up to 7 November 2022) in addition to the previously mentioned soups due to absence of mandatory storage temperature labeling.

Food Safety Recall: Verger Champêtre – gîte & compagnie inc. (Granby, QC) recalls Huile assaisonnée ail roti, fleur d’ail et piment fort / Oil flavoured with roasted garlic, garlic flower and hot pepper (Sold up to 4 November 2022) because the product might be unsafe to consume.

Europe

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE (Denmark): The Statens Serum Institut has identified fish cakes (fish meatballs) from Jeka Fish as the source of an outbreak of seven cases of Listeria monocytogenes since mid-August. Please refer to the recall notice, below.

Allergy Alert (Finland): Cloetta Suomi Oy recalls Malaco Alphabet Choco (280g; Best before dates between 8 March 2023 and 3 August 2023) due to undeclared hazelnuts and almonds.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Holland & Barrett recalls Ultra Soya Lecithin soft gel capsules, 1200 mg (50, 100 & 250 pack sizes) and Mega Soya Lecithin, 1325 mg (100 capsule pack size) due to undeclared peanuts.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Lidl recalls Kipster Indische stijl gehaktballetjes / Indian style meatballs (Expiry date 11/30/2022) due to undeclared wheat, barley, mustard seed, milk, soy and celery.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Holland & Barrett recalls H&B Mega Soya Lecithine, 1325 mg capsules (all batches) and H&B Ultra Soja Lecithine, 1200mg capsules (all batches) due to undeclared peanuts.

Allergy Alert (UK): Holland & Barrett recalls Ultra Soya Lecithin soft gel capsules, 1200 mg (50, 100 & 250 pack sizes) and Mega Soya Lecithin, 1325 mg (100 capsule pack size) due to undeclared peanuts.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): FRANPRIX recalls Riz long Basmati / Long grain Basmati rice (1 kg; Best before 11/01/2023) due to elevated level of aflatoxin.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Marie Schuurman recalls Lait & Passion Marie Schuurman brand Petit Charlemagne Bio fromage à pâte molle / Organic soft curd cheese (100g & 120g; Lot 76; Best before 02/12/2022) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Royal Greenland recalls Færdigstegt Fiskefilet / Ready-to-eat fish fillet (160g; Lot 22306; Use by 16.11.2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Jeka Fish A/S recalls several types of Havet’s and Løgismose fish patties due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): LIDL Danmark A/S recalls Golden Sun Basmati Ris XXL (4.5 kg; Best before 16.12.2022 to 21.12.2022) due to ochratoxin A contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): VILLENEUVE DISTRIBUTION LECLERC recalls Cuisse de poulet farcie / Stuffed chicken thighs (Lot 04/10/2022; Use by 09/10/2022) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): HONG KONG 8 KONBINI D’ASIE recalls Nam Meo brand Champignons noirs / Black mushrooms (All lots; Best by 10/10/2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): UNION BEURRIERE DU VAL DE MIEGES COOPERATIVE BEURRIERE DU VAL DE MIEGES recalls COOPERATIVE BEURRIERE brand Beurre de Table Pasteurise / Pasteurized table butter (250g; Lot 292; Use by 21/12/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): EUROPAFROM recalls BRIE DES VOSGES cheese wedge (Lot 3441309; Use by 30/11/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): FRASELECT Henri boucher St Laurent Blangy recalls Préparation de viande bovine hachée assaisonnée 5% MG vrac et portionnée / Seasoned ground beef, 5% fat, bulk and portioned (Prepared and sold 02/11/2022) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): FTRECAL recalls MAUBERT brand BRIE 33% (~3 kg; Lot 3441309; Best before 30/11/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): CHEVENET SARL recalls CHEVRIER DES CRAYS brand Satonnay pétales de Fleurs Satonnay Truffe Tuber Aestivum Vitt. Satonnay coque fresh goat-milk cheeses (140g; Lot 255; Best before 11/10/2022) due to shigatoxin producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): CHEVENET SARL recalls Chevrier des Crays brand CABRIFRAIS au lait cru / cheese made with raw goat’s milk (Multiple lot codes and Best before dates) due to shigatoxin producing E. coli contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected lot codes.

Food Safety Recall (France): CHEVENET SARL recalls Chevrier des Crays brand Bouchons Bleuet Bouchon Chèvre France / cheese made with raw goat’s milk (Multiple lot codes and Best before dates) due to shigatoxin producing E. coli contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected lot codes.

Food Safety Recall (France): CHEVENET SARL recalls CHEVRIGNY – CHEVRIER DES CRAYS brand Barattes Mini Barattes/ cheese made with raw goat’s milk Lots 272 & 273; Best before 14/11/2022 & 21/11/2022, respectively) due to shigatoxin producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LES ATELIERS recalls GRILLO PARTY brand Merguez sausages (12-pack; Lot 22297-5353; Use by 01/11/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): CASINO recalls CASINO ÇA VIENT D’ICI brand Saucisse de Morteau cuite IGP / Cooked Morteau sausage (350g; Lot 623357; Use by 15/11/2022) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LES COOPERATEURS DE NORMANDIE PICARDIE COOP CNP recalls Steak haché vendu A LA DEMANDE / Ground beefsteak sold to order (Sold during Week 44) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SOCIETE ANDRE BAZIN CASINO recalls Casino brand saucisse de morteau cuite / Cooked morteau sausage (Lot 623357; Use by 15/11/2022) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LES FILS DE BENOIT DIENNET – CHARCUTERIE SALAISONS Charcuterie DIENNET recalls CHARCUTERIE REGIONALE DIENNET brand TETE ROULEE PISTACHEE DIENNET / Head meat round with pistachio (Lot 224203; Use by 16/11/2022) due to E. coli and Staphylococcus aureus contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): ASIAN MARKET recalls Nature’s Best Harvest brand Champignons noirs entiers et séchés “Nam Mèo” / Whole, dried Nam Mèo black mushrooms (100g; Lot 13-060-032; Best before 10/10/2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): KING LONG STORE recalls Nature’s Best Harvest brand Nam Méo black mushrooms (100g; Best before 10/10/2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Onkel Sahingöz GmbH & Co. KG recalls Ekonomik Tahin Helva Sade / Plain tahini halvah (300g; Lot L 09 E 22; Expiry 05/2024) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Van Sillevoldt Rijst B.V. recalls Golden Sun Basmati Reis / Basmati rice (1 kg; Best before 07.01.2023, 08.01.2023, & 18.01.2023 – 20.01.2023) and Golden Sun Langkorn Spitzenreis im Kochbeutel / Long-grain rice in a cooking bag (1 kg; Best before 10.05.2023 – 12.05.2023, 17.05.2023 – 21.05.2023, 25.05.2023, 26.05.2023, 07.06.2023 & 08.06.2023) due to elevated aflatoxin level.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Szatmári Konzervgyár kft. recalls PENNY – Sonnenmais / Sun corn (3 x 150g cans; Lot EAN: 20603113 // CN L21266; Expiry 23.09.2024) due to foreign matter contamination (glass splinters).

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Pernigotti S.p.a. recalls Pernigotti 1860 – Gianduiotto brand Praline di cioccolato alle nocciole gianduia / Hazelnut chocolate pralines (150g; Best before 10.04.24 / 13.04.24 / 19.04.24) due to foreign matter contamination (larvae).

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Pernigotti S.p.a. recalls Pernigotti 1860 – Cremino Praline al cioccolato al latte e alla nocciole gianduia con farcitura alla nocciolas / Milk chocolate pralines with hazelnut filling (150g; Best before 10.04.24 / 13.04.24 / 19.04.24) due to foreign matter contamination (larvae).

Food Safety Recall (Italy): F.IIi Veroni fu Angelo S.p.A. recalls seven Veroni brand mortadella products due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the individual recall notices for details on the affected products.

Recalls and Alerts: October 27-28, 2022

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United States

Allergy Alert: Whole Foods Market recalls Dipping Caramel by the Pound (Sell by 10/25/22 – 11/15/22; Product code 34888) due to undeclared wheat. The recalled product was sold in five stores in Colorado, Kansas, and Nebraska.

Allergy Alert: Daiso California LLC recalls Tiramisu Twist Cookies (3.4oz(96g) packages; SKU #4562138450820) due to undeclared almonds and hazelnuts. The recalled product was sold in Daiso stores in California, Washington, Nevada, Texas, New York, and New Jersey.

Allergy Alert: Zingerman’s Creamery recalls various Paw Paw Gelato and Harvest Pumpkin Gelato products due to undeclared egg. Please refer to the recall notice for details of the affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Lone Star Bakery, Inc. recalls BOOMERANG’S BEEF SHEPHERD’S PIE (8 oz carton pkgs; Use by Sept. 23, 2023) due to possible foreign matter contamination (copper wire pieces).

Food Safety Recall: JYC Enterprise, Inc. recalls approximately 33,280 pounds of frozen chicken and pork potsticker products that were repackaged, relabeled, and distributed without the benefit of federal inspection. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Europe

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE (Sweden): Swedish public health authorities continue to investigate an outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium illnesses that has now affected 95 people since September 17, 2022. The source of the outbreak has not yet been identified.

Allergy Alert (France): MEZZE EXPRESS recalls chtoura garden brand foul medammas / canned broad beans (24x475g; Lot 5831; Use by 01/01/2025) due to undeclared sulphites.

Allergy Alert (UK): Hammonds of Knutsford recalls BuzzBallz Choc Tease Cocktail (200ml can and 3x 200ml multipack; All batch codes) due to undeclared milk and sulphites.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): CARREFOUR recalls Carrefour brand Maquereau Fumé / Smoked mackerel (300g; Use by 7/11/2022; All lots containing “1310”) and Carrefour brand Cœur de maquereau fumé / Smoked mackerel fillet (150g; Use by 5/11/2022; All lots containing “1310”) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): CHEVENET SARL recalls CHEVENET brand FROMAGE de CHEVRE FRAIS / Fresh goat cheese (Multiple lot codes and Best before dates) due to shigatoxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): CARREFOUR recalls Reflets de France brand Pâté au piment d’Espelette Recette Basque bocal / Basque recipe pâté with Espelette peppers (180g; Lot 11/04/26; Use by 11/04/2026) due to foreign matter contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SUPERMARCHES MATCH recalls PPNP (Préparé Par Nos Pros) brand Vol au vent Jambon, Vol au vent Jambon – Champignons, Vol au vent Quenelles de veau jambon champignons, Vol au vent Chèvre jambon / various varieties of Vol au vent (Packed between 21/10/2022 and 26/10/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SUPERMARCHES MATCH recalls PPNP (Préparé Par Nos Pros) brand Hawaienne, Pizza Jambon, Pizza Jambon – Champignons / Hawaiian pizza, Ham pizza and Ham & mushroom pizza (Packed between 21/10/2022 and 26/10/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SUPERMARCHES MATCH recalls PPNP (Préparé Par Nos Pros) brand Crêpes Jambon, Crêpes Jambon champignons / Ham crêpes and Ham & mushroom crêpes ((Packed between 21/10/2022 and 26/10/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): TY Producteurs recalls ty producteurs brand jambon à l’ancienne vendu tranché en magasin et sur marché / old-style ham, sold by the slice (Lot 22279) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Efefirat Warenvertriebs GmbH recalls Halva mit Pistazien / Pistachio halvah (350g; Lot PND 2206; Use by 22.06.2024) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Manufacturer recalls Glenhaven Deli Style Premium Breaded Chicken Goujons, frozen (1 kg; Batch codes 22273B & 22276B; Best before end Dec 2023 & Jan 2024, respectively; Product of Ireland) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Manufacturer recalls Clearspring Organic Wholegrain Rice Cakes – Lightly Salted (12 x 130g; Batch codes R22176B & R22181B; Best before 26/06/2023 & 01/07/2023, respectively; Product of Belgium) due to aflatoxin contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Casarrigoni SRL recalls TERRE D’ITALIA brand TALEGGIO DOP A LATTE CRUDO / raw milk cheese (200g; Packaging lot 25277; Production lot 04082A; Best before 03/11/22) due to E. coli O26 contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Casarrigoni SRL recalls PASCOLI DEL FATTORE brand TALEGGIO DOP A LATTE CRUDO / raw milk cheese (Packaging lots 25272, 25276, 25277; Production lot 04082A; Best before 28/11/22, 02/12/22 & 03/12/22, respectively) due to E. coli O26 contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Casarrigoni SRL recalls CASARRIGONI brand TALEGGIO DOP A LATTE CRUDO / raw milk cheese (Packaging lots 25272, 25276, 25279 & 25280; Production lot 04082A; Best before 28/11/22, 02/12/22, 05/12/22 & 06/12/22, respectively) due to E. coli O26 contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Spain): Manufacturer recalls multiple varieties of Mi patria Queso Fresco de Vaca LATINO and Queso Fresco LA GRANJA LATINA brands of fresh cheese that were produced in an unauthorized establishment. Please refer to the recall announcement for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Spain): Manufacturer recalls BURGER MEAT HAMBURDEHESA / Hamburger meat from grass-fed cows (2 x 130g & 2 x 200g; Batch code 300995; Expiration date 12/02/2022) due to Salmonella contamination.