Recalls and Alerts: July 23–24, 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 (Update): FDA and CDC are now aware of 74 illnesses in 28 states linked to consumption of Diamond Shruumz-Brand Chocolate Bars, Cones, & Gummies. Sixty-two (62) of the 74 victims sought medical treatment, and 38 were hospitalized. A second death has been reported.

USA (Update): FDA is investigating 31 confirmed cases of Salmonella Irumu in an outbreak that has not yet been linked to a specific food source. The total number of confirmed cases has increased from 29, reported one week ago.

United States

Food Safety Recall: Kenny’s Farmhouse Cheese recalls St. Jerome cheese (8-oz wedges & 15-lb wheels; Batch #231129) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Update): Wiers Farm Inc. recalls multiple vegetables and bagged salads due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of recalled products.

Canada

Food Safety Recall: Cassis et Mélisse (Saint-Damien-de-Buckland, QC) recalls Fromage Tire-Lune cheese (Lot D11) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Aliment Stabile (Laval, QC) recalls CACCIATORE SALAMI DOUCE / mild salami (Lot 232341) due to possible Staphylococcus aureus contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Rambrich Farms Inc. recalls Rambrich Farms brand Mint (All bunches sold to retailers and distributors on July 9 and 10, 2024) due to generic E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Les Aliments SLC inc. (Montréal, QC) recalls Wonton poulet et crevettes / Chicken and shrimp wontons (360g; Lot NO24179EXP27JUNE2025) due to Salmonella contamination.

United Kingdom and Ireland

Food Safety Recall (UK): The Isle of Wight Meat Company recalls several Isle of Wight Meat Co Biltong because the products have been produced without the relevant approval, making them unsafe to eat. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Leo’s Import Export & Trading Ltd recalls Buram Cerezli Nuts in Syrup (420g; All date codes) due to potential foreign matter contamination (foreign bodies) and the risk of hydrogen cyanide release from apricot kernels

Hong Kong and Singapore

No Alerts

Australia and New Zealand

No Alerts

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Recalls and Alerts: June 11–12, 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

Denmark: The Statens Serum Institut continues to track an outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium (sequence type 19) illnesses linked to consumption of minced beef. The outbreak has affected 64 individuals since March 2024.

USA: FDA and CDC report an increase in Salmonella Africana illnesses associated epidemiologically with consumption of whole cucumbers. Twenty-eight states and the District of Columbia have now reported a total of 196 confirmed outbreak cases; 68 of the outbreak victims have been hospitalized.

USA: FDA and CDC continue to investigate a cluster of 12 illnesses associated with consumption of Diamond Shruumz Brand Chocolate Bars, Cones & Gummies. Victims have 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.

United States

Allergy Alert: Bonneval Foods, LLC recalls BONNEVAL’S BBQ Pork Skins (1.7 oz; All lots) due to undeclared wheat and soy.

FDA Warning Letter: FDA warns Midwest Foods, LLC that a December 11-13, 2023 inspection of the company’s ready-to-eat (RTE) food manufacturing facility revealed significant violations of the Acidified Foods regulation and Emergency Permit Control regulation.

Pet Treat Safety Recall: TDBBS, LLC. recalls 5,279 bags of Best brand and Barkworthies brand bully sticks due to foreign matter contamination (metal). Please refer to the Enforcement Report notice for a complete list of affected products.

Animal Feed Safety Recall: ADM Animal Nutrition recalls multiple animal feed products sold under the Grostrong, MoorMan’s, MaxLean, Roughage Buster, Pen Pals, Patriot, Goat Power, Juniorglo, Rack Plus, Seniorglo brand names due to elevated levels of magnesium, sodium, calcium, chloride and/or phosphorus in certain lots. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Canada

Food Safety Recall: Les Fromages Latino Inc. recalls various brands of cheese due to Staphylococcus aureus contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: 2629073 Ontario Inc. recalls Panchvati Supermarket brand Black Pepper Powder Coarse (200g; Batch no. 12062023; UPC 1 23456 00217 3) due to foreign matter contamination (sand and dirt).

United Kingdom and Ireland

No Alerts

Hong Kong and Singapore

Food Safety Recall (Hong Kong): Yuet Wo Sauce And Preserved Fruits Limited recalls YUET WO brand PRESERVED BEANCURD (12 oz; Best before May 30, 2025; Product of China) due to an excessive level of Bacillus cereus contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Sabres Ezi Meals Limited recalls all batches and all dates of its Fresh and Frozen Ready Meals as the business is not registered with a food control plan and there is incomplete information on the process controls.

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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

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Recalls and Alerts: May 7–8, 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.

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



“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:


United States

Food Safety Recall: Hy-Vee, Inc. recalls two varieties of its Hy-Vee Cream Cheese Spread and bulk-packaged Cookies & Cream Mix due to possible Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

FDA Warning Letter: FDA warns Sheng Kee of California, Inc dba Sheng Kee Bakery that an August 14–31, 2023 inspection of the company’s manufacturing facility revealed significant violations of Current Good Manufacturing Practice, Hazard Analysis, and Risk-Based Preventive Controls for Human Food regulation.

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Canada

Allergy Alert: La Maison de Soya recalls BOISSON DE SOYA NON SUCRE / Unsweetened soy beverage and SUCRE BOISSON DE SOYA / Sweetened soy beverage (All lots) due to undeclared sesame.

Food Safety Recall: Huer Foods Inc.  recalls Western Family brand Yogurt covered pretzels (240g; Batch codes 2024AU22N & 2024AU26N; UPC 0 62639 35287 5) and Western Family brand Milk chocolate covered pretzels (240g; Batch code 2024AU26N; UPC 0 62639 35286 8) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

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Europe

Allergy Alert (France): ALIMENTATION GROS IMPORT DIFFUS RHONE-A EPICERIE recalls AMANDES EMONDEES THYM ROMARIN GOÛT THYM ROMARIN / Salted almonds flavored with thyme and rosemary (1 kg; Lot 015604F; Best before dates between 19/12/2023 & 13/06/2024) due to undeclared peanut.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Molino Soncini Cesare s.r.l. recalls Farina di grano tenero 00 per pasta / Soft wheat flour for pasta (1 kg; Lot L 7; Best before 20.02.2025) due to undeclared mustard and lupin.

Allergy Alert Update (Sweden): Mondelez International expands an earlier recall of Marabou Mjölkchoklad / Milk chocolate bars (200g) to include additional varieties and date codes, due to almonds. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (Switzerland): Authorities warn that Castanheira brand Pickles (Lot L40217; Best before Jan 2025) contains undeclared sulphite / sulphur dioxide.

Food Safety Recall (Austria): Denns BioMarkt & die dennree Naturkost GmbH recall Hofkäserei Belrieth AT SBV Dorfkäse Wiesenblume / Village cheese (200g; Best before 03.05.2024–09.05.2024) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Vleeswaren Hava recalls Vleeswaren Hava brand Pipes d’ardennes / sausages (4/pack; ~420g; Lot 30015299; Use by 04/06/2024 & 06/06/2024) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): UNION FROMAGERE JEUNE MONTAGNE Coopérative Jeune Montagne recalls Laguiole 6 mois, frais emballé / Cheese, aged 6 months (~230g; Lot 23199; Use by 02/05/2024) due to E. coli O26:H11 (STEC) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): UNION FROMAGERE JEUNE MONTAGNE Coopérative Jeune Montagne recalls Laguiole 6 mois, frais emballé / Cheese, aged 6 months (~200g; Lot 23199 & 23199078; Use by 02/05/2024 & 03/05/2024) due to E. coli O26:H11 (STEC) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): ASSOCIATION POUR ADULTES ET JEUNES HANDICAPES recalls Les Terroirs du Plantaurel brand Rillettes de poulet / Chicken rillettes (180g glass jar; Lot 243123; Use by 31/07/2027) due to foreign matter contamination (glass).

Food Safety Recall (France): ETABLISSEMENTS CLERMONT recalls Clermont brand 10 boudins noirs aux oignons sous vide / Black pudding sausages with onion, vacuum-packed (10/pack; Lot 116; Use by 14/05/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SODIFAV recalls SALAISON CELTIQUE brand TETE PERSILLE / Head cheese with parsley (Lot PY02400085; Use by 08/05/2024) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): L’ATELIER DE GUSTAVE recalls L’Atelier de Gustave brand Pavés Savoyards (2/pack; Lot 825099; Use by 11/05/2024) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SARL LAIT 2 FROMAGERS recalls Harria brand Fromage au lait cru de chèvre / Raw goat’s milk cheese (Produced 01/05/2024; Sold from 03/05/2024 to 05/05/2024) due to Staphylococcus aureus and E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): L’ATELIER DE GUSTAVE recalls Farce à Tomate / Ground meat mix with tomato (480g & 1.5 kg; Multiple lot codes and Use by dates) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): dennree GmbH recalls Hofkäserei Belrieth SBV Dorfkäse Wiesenblume / Village cheese (~200g; 03.05.2024 to 09.05.2024) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Tillman‘s Convenience GmbH recalls ja! Hähnchenschnitzel / Chicken schnitzel (2 x 150g; Lot 37944658; Best before 23.05.2024) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Hofkäserei Belrieth recalls verschiedene Sorten Weichkäse der Hofkäserei Belrieth / Various soft cheeses (Various weights; Lot 26032024; Multiple Best before dates) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Bakkerij Holland recalls Grafschafter Vollkorn Sandwich American Style / Sandwich bread and Grafschafter Vollkorn Sandwich American Style / Whole wheat sandwich bread (750g; All Best before dates up to and including 21.05.2024) due to possible foreign matter contamination (plastic).

Food Safety Recall (Iceland): Kjötkompaní recalls Kjötkompaní brand Lasagna (Best before 18.5.2024) due to foreign matter contamination (wood chips).

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Trade recalls GORGONZOLA AOP doux / Mild Gorgonzola (Lot D40 23; Product of France) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.


TAINTED formats 3
“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?

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Chapter 6. Birth of a Pathogen

TAINTED is available in digital format from all major on-line retailers. Press the button to go directly to your preferred digital bookstore.

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