Recalls and Alerts: October 29 – 31, 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 UPDATE: CDC reports 10 cases of Listeria monocytogenes infections in Florida (1), Massachusetts (7) and New York (2). All 10 outbreak victims were hospitalized and the Florida patient died. The outbreak appears to be associated with deli meats, but CDC has not been able to establish a specific source of the infections.

OUTBREAK ALERT: CDC reports 23 cases of E. coli O157:H7 infections in 12 states. Ten of the 23 victims required hospitalization. Investigators have not yet identified the source of this outbreak.

Allergy Alert: Whole Foods Market recalls select prepared Macaroni & Cheese products due to undeclared egg. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert: Russ Davis Wholesale recalls J&O Mixed Veggie Cup with Dip (5 oz; Sell By 9/30/20 through 11/2/20) due to undeclared egg.

Food Recall: Homestead Creamery recalls multiple glass bottled products due to a suspected issue with the bottle sanitizing process. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Canada

Food Safety Recall: Compagnie nationale d’importation de harengs ltée recalls certain LA BOUCANERIE brand Smoked mackerel and Smoked trout because the products were produced and packaged under conditions that may render them unsafe to consume. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Migahid & Elsawi Co. Ltd. recalls Alwatania brand Halva Extra (450g; Expiry date 19/05/2021; UPC 6 224007 246337) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Isagenix International LLC recalls Isagenix brand Isalean Bars – Chocolate Cream Crisp (65g x 10 bars; Lot #013900420; Expiry AL/2021) and Isagenix brand Isalean Bars – Chocolate Peanut Crunch (65g x 10 bars; Lot #023900120; Expiry JL/2021) due to over-fortification of vitamins. PLEASE NOTE: There have been illness reported following to consumption of these products.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Industry recalls Van Diermen brand Salted Caramel choco dipped creamy puffs (32 pieces; All Best before dates) due to undeclared wheat.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Manufacturer recalls Heinz (Seriously) Good Mayonaise (680g / 710ml; Batch code 00701911; Best before 01-01-2021) due to undeclared egg and mustard.

Allergy Alert (UK): Cocoa Libre recalls Cocoa Libre Caramel & Sea Salt Chocolate (Vegan, Free from Dairy, Gluten, Wheat, Nuts and Peanuts) (100g; Batch codes 1737 06/21, 1734 06/21 & 1788 08/21) due to undeclared hazelnuts.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Jumbo recalls Jumbo Gewelde Abrikozen / Roasted apricots (Best before 21/03/2021) due to undeclared sulphites.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Manufacturer recalls various brands of Ardenner paté BLK (140g; various batch codes) due to undeclared nuts. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Austria): JERMI Käsewerk GmbH recalls Meine Käserei brand Ziegenkäserolle / Goat cheese roll (~100g; All Best before dates) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Austria): JERMI Käsewerk GmbH recalls Meine Käserei brand Brie de Nangis (100g; Lot #403; Best before 01.11.2020) due to shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Austria): HOFER KG and its supplier Principe di San Daniele Spa recall Hola Serrano ham (100g; Batch No. G203641300; Best before 02.12.2020) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Industry recalls GAZi Yumak Örgü Peyniri / Braided Turkish cheese (250g; Best before 01/01/2021, 08/01/2021, 15/01/2021, 22/01/2021, 29/01/2021, 26/02/2021, 02/03/2021, 16/03/2021, 08/07/2021, 29/07/2021, 02/09/2021, 09/09/2021, 16/09/2021 & 23/09/2021) due to foreign matter (metal particles) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Lidl Danmark K/S recalls Milbona Selection Gedeost / Milbona Selection goat cheese (100g; All Best before dates) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Lidl Danmark K/S recalls Milbona Fransk hvidskimmelost / Milbona French white mold cheese (100g; Best before 31.10.2020) due to shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Bisca A/S recalls multiple varieties of Snøfler due to foreign matter (plastic) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Finland): Donier Gastronomie Oy and Ålandsmejeriet Finland Oy Ab recall Bettine goat cheese roll (1kg; Best before 28.10.2020 and 30.12.2020) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Finland): Lidl Suomi Ky recalls Milbona Selection Brie de Nangis (100g; Batch code 402; Best before 10/31/2020) and Milbona Selection Goat Cheese roll (100g; Batch codes 403 and 432; Best before 31.10.2020 and 20.11.2020) due to shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination and Listeria monocytogenes contamination respectively.

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Food Safety Recall (Germany): garmo AG recalls certain GAZi brand braided cheeses due to foreign matter (metal particles) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Bettinehoeve recalls Bettinehoeve Geitenkaas soft goat cheese (200g and 1kg; All batch codes; All Best before dates) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Bettinehoeve recalls Bastiaansen organic goat roll Chèvre Blanc Affinee, 50% fat in dry matter and Ziegenrolle Chevrollé Bastiaansen / goat cheese roll due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for additional information.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): JERMI Käsewerk GmbH recalls Meine Käserei Ziegenkäserolle / Goat cheese roll (100 g; All Best before dates) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Kish Fish recalls Baily & Kish Salmon Simply Smoked (200g; Lot L2540; Use by 08/10/2020) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Industry recalls multiple batch codes of Mediterani Passion For Food Goats Log Cheese (1kg) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected batches.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): JERMI Käsewerk GmbH recalls SPECIALITÀ DEL CASARO brand BRIE CREMOSO (~100g; Lot #403: Best before 31/10/2020) due to shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Industry recalls Gazi Yumak Örgü Peyniri – Fein geschnittener Zopfkäse / braided cheese (200g; Best before 01.01.2021, 08.01.2021, 15.01.2021, 22.01.2021, 9.01.2021, 23.02.2021, 26.02.2021, 02.03.2021, 9.03.2021, 16.03.2021, 23.03.2021) due to foreign matter (metal particles) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Jermi Käsewerk GmbH recalls Milbona Selection Brie de Nangis Franse zachte kaas van rauwe melk / French soft cheese made from raw milk (~100g; Best before 31-10-2020) due to shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Sweden): Falbygdens Ost recalls Falbygdens Rekommenderar brand Goat cheese in rolls 23% (Best before 28 Oct to 14 Nov 2020) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Bettinehoeve recalls Bettine Ripened Goat Cheese, Bettine Blanc Ripened Goat Cheese, Bettine BIO Blanc Ripened Goat Cheese and Mediterani Goat Cheese Log (various package sizes, product codes, and Best before dates) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for additional details.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Bettinehoeve recalls Bettine Blanc Goat’s Cheese (All pack sizes; Sold at Waitrose deli counters during the period 04/09/20 – 29/10/20) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Alert Update (UK): FSA updates precautionary advice to consumers who have purchased a specific batch of British Lion eggs which may be contaminated with Salmonella. The eggs affected are sold in stores in England and Wales only, and are in batch 1UK15270. Please refer to the Consumer Alert for a complete list of brand names and retail locations were the eggs were sold.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): Bio Living International Pty Ltd recalls Blue Frog Zesty Raspberry with Coconut & Toasted Almonds Gluten Free Cereal (350g; Best Before 13 FEB 21, 06 APR 21, 25 MAY 21, 06 JUL 21, 06 AUG 21) and Blue Frog Apricot with Vanilla & Hemp Heart Gluten Free Cereal (350g; Best Before 19 FEB 21, 03 APR 21, 06 JUL 21, 06 AUG 21) due to undeclared gluten.

Allergy Alert (New Zealand): Sunson Asian Food Market recalls Haidilao brand Condiment of Spicy Hot Pot (220g; Batch Nos. 20200601 and 20200516) due to undeclared gluten.

Recalls and Alerts: October 25 – 28, 2020

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United States

Allergy Alert: Incredible Fish, Inc. recalls Incredible Stone Crab Mustard Sauce (8 oz; sold between October 15, 2020 and October 22, 2020) due to undeclared milk, fish and eggs.

Canada

Allergy Alert: The Artisan Bake Shoppe Ltd. recalls The Artisan Bake Shoppe Ltd. brand Organic Multigrain Bread (750g; All codes where sesame is not mentioned in both official languages) due to undeclared sesame seeds.

Food Safety Recall: Compagnie nationale d’importation de harengs ltée recalls ADAR brand Hareng Matjes and ADAR brand Herring & Bone – The Jalapeno Herring (all product sold up to 26 October 2020) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Denmark): Dan Cake A/S recalls Brød COOPerativet brand brownies (150g; Best before 28/04/2021) due to undeclared almonds.

Allergy Alert (Finland): Ravintoraisio Oy advises the public that Sunnuntai Hieno Täysjyväruisjauho / rye flour (1 kg; Best before July 2, 2021) may contain undeclared wheat.

Allergy Alert (Iceland): K. Karlsson-Bakkus ehf recalls Rana pesto, Rana sveppasósa, Rana ostasósa / Rana pesto, Rana mushroom sauce and Rana cheese sauce (All batch codes and dates) due to undeclared shellfish, fish, milk, nuts, celery, barley and wheat.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Mora recalls Mora Kipnuggets / Chicken nuggets (Lot code 0285; Expiry October 2021) due to undeclared milk and celery.

Allergy Alert (UK): Waitrose & Partners recalls Waitrose Duchy Organic Cypriot Halloumi (225g; Batch code BIO B0530A-3 CY0063; Best before 31 May 2021) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (UK): North South Retail recalls Dunkin’ Donuts Variety Shell 4 pack (312g; Batch code L-02800BM-08; Best before 6 October 2021) due to undeclared egg, gluten (wheat), milk, nuts (almond, brazil nut, cashew, hazelnut, macadamia nut, pecan nut, pistachio nut, walnut), and soya.

Food Safety Alert (UK): The FSA is issuing precautionary advice to consumers who have purchased multiple sizes and varieties of British Lion eggs (Batch code 1UK15270), which may be contaminated with Salmonella. Please refer to the advisory for additional details.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Délitraiteur recalls Bel’Farm brand Chipolata romarin (350g trays; Lot #8404310; Best by 26/10/2020) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Auchan recalls Pasquier brand Brioche Tressée Nature et pépites de chocolat / plain and chocolate-chip braided brioche (various weights and Best before dates) due to foreign matter contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): La Salaison du Mont Pilat recalls Salaisonniers du Pilat brand Rosette sausage (multiple lot codes and Best before dates) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): La Salaison du Mont Pilat recalls Saucisson du Pilat / Salaisonniers du Pilat brand Saucisson Campagnard – Saucisson Long-bridé sausages (multiple lot codes and Best before dates) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): La Salaison du Mont Pilat recalls Saucisson du Pilat / Salaisonniers du Pilat brand Mini Jésus Pilat sausage (multiple lot codes and Best before dates) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): JERMI Käsewerk GmbH recalls Meine Käserei Brie de Nangis brand französischer Weichkäse mit Rohmilch hergestellt / French soft cheese made from raw milk (100g; Lots #394 & 395; Best before 27.10.2020) due to shiga-toxin producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Gönnataler Putenspezialitäten GmbH recalls Putenbrustschinken, geschnitten / turkey breast ham, sliced (~100 – 150g; Best before 8.11.2020 to 19.11.2020) and Putenbrustschinken im Stück / turkey breast ham, pieces (~200 – 250g; Best before 8.11.2020 to 19.11.2020) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Kish Fish recalls Baily & Kish Salmon Simply Smoked (100g; Batch code L2680; Use by 23/10/2020) and Baily & Kish Salmon Simply Smoked (200g; Batch code L2540; Use by 24/10/2020) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Recall (Ireland): Rosie & Jim recalls multiple batches of Rose & Jim brand Plain and Southern Fried Gluten Free Breaded Goujons due to undeclared sodium bicarbonate. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Auchan recalls BRIOCHE PASQUIER brand Brioche tressée nature (630g; Lot L01 S; Best before 12/11/2020 ; 13/11/2020 ; 15/11/2020 ; 16/11/2020) and BRIOCHE PASQUIER brand Brioche tressée pépites de chocolat (630g; Lot L01 S; Best before 12/11/2020 ; 13/11/2020 ; 15/11/2020 ; 16/11/2020) due to foreign matter (glass particles) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Bettinehoeve recalls multiple ripened goat’s milk cheeses due to possible Listeria contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): PLUS Supermarkten recalls PLUS Spaanse fuet zoete tomaat / Spanish fuet sweet tomato (150g; Best before 31-10-20) and PLUS Spaanse fuet BBQ (150g; Best before 3-11-20, 5-11-20 & 19-11-20) due to Salmonella contamination.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Allergy Alert (Israel): Nestlé Ice-Cream Factory recalls Gummigam Ice Cream Bar (90g; Lot codes Lo0259 (starting from 18:00), Lo260, Lo266, Lo266A; Expiration dates 15/03/22, 16/03/22, 22/03/22) due to undeclared milk.

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Natural High Co. Pty Ltd trading as Bounce Foods recalls Bounce Protein Ball Cashew Caramel (40g; Batch #M2310; Best before 21/07/21) due to foreign matter (plastic) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Sunny Seafood P/L recalls Sunny Supreme Frozen Shredded Coconut (200g; Best before 20/08/2022) due to Salmonella contamination.

Recalls and Alerts: October 1 – 3, 2020

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United States

OUTBREAK ALERT: CDC reports 13 cases of Salmonella Muenster infections in 8 states linked to pet bearded dragons. Seven people have been hospitalized.

OUTBREAK ALERT: CDC reports 32 cases of Salmonella Typhimurium infections in 17 states linked to pet hedgehogs. Five people have been hospitalized.

Food Safety Alert: The Rhode Island Department of Health warns the public to avoid juices, smoothies, and sea moss gel purchased from Health is Wealth Nutrition Center located at 1674 Cranston Street in Cranston because inadequate processing of these products has made them susceptible to contamination with Clostridium botulinum.

Food Safety Recall: Country Fresh recalls a limited quantity of watermelon chunks from select Walmart and RaceTrac stores due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Canada

OUTBREAK ALERT FINAL UPDATE: PHAC reports that the Salmonella Newport outbreak linked to red onions imported from the United States appears to be over. Between mid-June and late August, there were 515 confirmed cases of salmonellosis in British Columbia (121), Alberta (293), Saskatchewan (35), Manitoba (26), Ontario (14), Quebec (25) and Prince Edward Island (1). Seventy-nine individuals were hospitalized and three people died, but Salmonella did not contribute to the cause of these deaths, according to PHAC.

Food Safety Recall Update: Sunsprout Natural Foods recalls Sunsprout brand Micro – Greens, Alfalfa (100g; All best before dates up to and including BBOCT13; UPC 0 57621 13511 6) due to possible Salmonella contamination. This recall notice has been update to indicate that the recalled product was distributed in Nova Scotia.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Germany): Günthart & Co. KG recalls Blüten, dunkle Schokolade 3D / Dark chocolate flowers (Best before 13.12.2021) due to undeclared casein and lactose.

Allergy Alert (Iceland): Stjörnufugli recalls Stjörnufugl Sous vide kjúklingabringur, Hvítlaukspipar Parmesan / Starbird Sous vide Chicken Breast, Garlic Parmesan (All Best before dates up to 15.11.20) due to undeclared egg.

Food Safety Recall (Austria): Hans Adler OHG recalls Dulano Delikatess Lyoner, strips (2 x 200g; Lot #230920LYG M: 2 246 with time stamps of 08:40:00 to 13:00: 00; Best before 23 September 2020) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall Update (Belgium): Sequoia recalls Le picoreur brand Cuisse de poulet fermier bio BLC / Organic chicken leg (Best before 27, 28 & 30/09/20 – Lot #25801101 and Best before 5/10/2020 – Lot #26501501) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall Update (Belgium): Deliflanders recalls various varieties of Sola brand Fuet Extra due to Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Chasal srl recalls various varieties of Sola brand Fuet Extra due to Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Hans Adler OHG recalls Dulano Delikatess Lyoner, strips (2 x 200g; Lot #230920LYG M: 2 246 with time stamps of 08:40:00 to 13:00: 00; Best before 23 September 2020) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): GARTENFRISCH Jung GmbH recalls Gut&Günstig Salatmischung Blattsalat Mix / salad mix (150g; Best before 05.10.2020) due to shigatoxin-producing E. coli.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): PICO Food GmbH recalls certain Feine Sterne baked goods due to foreign matter (metal pieces) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): AUCHAN recalls Barquette de 3 escalopes de dinde Halal / Halal turkey cutlets (3-pack; Lot #0340068875; Best before02/10/2020 & 04/10/2020) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Albert Heijn recalls AH runderhamburger / beef burger (2-pack; Expiry date 25 september 2020) due to E. coli contamination.