Tag: Vibrio parahaemolyticus

Recalls and Alerts: April 18–21, 2021

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United States

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION: FDA is working with the CDC to investigate an outbreak of five cases of Salmonella Duisburg infections that may be food-related.

Allergy Alert: Shearer’s Foods LLC recalls Raley’s Salt & Vinegar Flavored Potato Chips (9.5-oz bags; UPC 10046567025466; Lots 06109805 & 06102005; Sell by 08 2 21 & 05 17 21, respectively) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert: Creative Foods Inc. recalls two coffee-substitute products due to undeclared hazelnut, peanut and barley (gluten). Please refer to the recall notice for a complete llist of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Guan’s Mushroom Co. recalls Enoki Mushroom (200g / 7.05 oz; Product of China; UPC 810023170303; all cases) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Jiva Manufacturing & Distribution Inc. recalls Woodward’s brand Peanut Butter – Crunchy Unsalted (500g; Lot #200531; Best before 30 JUN 2021; UPC 0 59443 52100 9) due to undeclared cashew.

Allergy Alert: Weston Foods recalls Annette’s brand Mini Donuts – Powdered (298g; Lot code 0184; UPC 0 59327 15196 4) due to undeclared peanut.

Allergy Alert: New World Natural Foods Inc. recalls New World brand Almond Butter – Smooth – Roasted (365g; Lot #210288; Best before 30 APR 2022; UPC 0 59443 40046 5) due to undeclared peanut and cashew.

Allergy Alert:  Agneaux de Laval inc. recalls various varieties of spaghetti sauce due to undeclared soy. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert Update: Federated Co-operatives Ltd. recalls Co-op Gold Pure brand Organic “Protien” Peanut Butter – Crunchy (480g; Lots 202160 & 200844; Best before 30 MAR 2022 & 30 AUG 2021, respectively; UPC 0 57316 19451 0) due to undeclared almond, and Co-op Gold Pure brand Superfood Peanut Butter – Crunchy (480g; Lots 200938 & 200843; Best before 30 SEP 2021 & 30 AUG 2021, respectively; UPC 0 57316 19450 3) due to undeclared almond and cashew.

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Europe

Allergy Alert (Austria): Weinbergmaier GmbH recalls Bauernland Mediterranes Gemüse / Bauernland Mediterranean vegetables (2.5-kg bags; Batch #240248; Best before September 2022) due to undeclared celery.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): MARMA recalls Biovegan brand Chocolat croquant / Crunchy chocolate (35g; Lot #200094301; Best by 30/09/2022) due to undeclared gluten.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Belodium Srl recalls three varieties of Biscuiterie Antoine brand Pâte à Cookies Prête à cuire / Ready-to-bake cookie dough (550g; All lot codes and Use by dates) due to undeclared soy. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (Germany): Weinbergmaier GmbH recalls Bauernland Mediterranes Gemüse / Bauernland Mediterranean vegetables (2.5-kg bags; Batch #240248; Best before September 2022) due to undeclared celery.

Allergy Alert (Germany): Dirk Rossmann GmbH recalls enerBiO Tomate Basilikum Streichcreme / Tomato-basil spread (180g; Lot codes 13.07.22 L09ECPB, 13.07.22 L10ECPB, 13.07.22 L11ECPB) due to undeclared cashew.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Globus Konzervipari zrt recalls CONAD sc FARRO Cotti al vapore / steamed spelt (3 x 150g; Lot #LE2G327; Best before 31-12-2024) due to undeclared soy.

Allergy Alert (UK): Tees Ltd recalls various PRAN Easy Instant Noodle products due to undeclared soy. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Austria): SPAR recalls SPAR Teufelsroller / SPAR Devil’s Roller (500g jar; Best before April 28, 2021) due to foreign matter (glass splinters) contamination.

Food Safety Recall Update (Belgium): AFSCA recalls Mont de Joux brand mini Mont D’or cheese (460g; Lot #3053; All Use by dates) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Norenca N.V. recalls multiple lot codes and Use by dates of Americain préparé and Americain préparé martino ground beef due to potential Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Geia Food A/S recalls Gouda Wedge cheese (450g; Best before 09.07.2021) due to potential for mouse excrement in the packaging material.

Food Safety Recall (France): NaturéO CHARTRES recalls Steak haché à la demande / Ground steak (sold by weight; Lot #11313451; Use by 16/04/2021 to 17/04/2021, inclusive) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Pur Aliment recalls VITAM-R Extrait de Levure / Yeast extract (250 g; Use by 05/04/2022) due to foreign matter (glass splinters) contaminaton.

Food Safety Recall (France): Industry recalls LAFITTE brand Délice de Foie Gras de Canard des Landes au Pruneau et à l’Armagnac / Duck foie gras delight from Landes with prune and Armagnac (130g; Lot #200272; Use by 28/09/2024) due to the presence of a prune stone.

Food Safety Recall (France): Manufacturer recalls Chabichou du Poitou cheese (Lots #2114521 & 2114522; Best before 15/05/2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Casino recalls Casino brand Crevette entières tropicales ASC surgelées / Whole tiger shrimp, frozen (400g; Lot #VN/532/V/072; Best before 02/12/2022) due to Vibrio parahaemolyticus contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Midsona Deutschland GmbH recalls DAVERT Porridge-Cup Schokolade mit Kakao Nibs / Chocolate with cocoa nibs porridge cup (65 g; Best before 01.03.22 & 26.04.22) due to potential Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Vitam Hefe Produkt GmbH recalls Vitam-R Hefeextrakt Klassik veganer Brotaufstrich / Vitam-R yeast extract classic vegan spread (250 g; Use by 05/04/2022) due to foreign matter (glass splinters) contaminaton.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Dunnes Stores recalls Sharing Breaded Irish Chicken Goujons (250g; All dates and batch codes) and Sharing Sweet Chilli Irish Chicken Wings (450g; All dates and batch codes) because the chicken may be undercooked.

Food Safety Recall Update (Luxembourg): Scanshop Kalchesbréck recalls HUSK Psyllium-Froskaller / Psyllium capsules (Lot #20190031; Use by 09-2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Sweden): Axfood recalls Eldorado Wafers Choklad / Chocolate wafers (415g; Batch #350.3 E400:56; Best before 2021-09-15) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Dunnes Stores recalls Sharing Breaded Irish Chicken Goujons (250g; All dates and batch codes) and Sharing Sweet Chilli Irish Chicken Wings (450g; All dates and batch codes) because the chicken may be undercooked.

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Recalls and Alerts: April 8–10, 2021

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/PUBLIC HEALTH ALERT: FSIS/USDA issues a public health alert for approximately 211,406 pounds of raw ground turkey products, produced by Plainville Brands, LLC, a Pennsylvania establishment, due to concerns the products may have caused Salmonella Hadar illness. The products are though to be a source of a multistate outbreak of 28 Salmonella Hadar illnesses in 12 states with onset dates ranging from December 28, 2020 through March 4, 2021. Evidence collected to date does not link all illnesses to this establishment. Based on the continuing investigation, additional product from other establishments may be involved. 

Pet Food Safety Recall: The J.M. Smucker Co. recalls Meow Mix® Original Choice Dry Cat Food (30-lb bag; UPC 2927452099 Lot codes 1081804 & 1082804; Best if used by 9/14/2022 & 9/15/2022, respectively) due to potential Salmonella contamination. The recalled products were sold at select Walmart stores in IL, MO, NE, NM, OK, UT, WI and WY. 

Canada

Allergy Alert Update: Federated Co-operatives Ltd. recalls Co-op Gold Pure brand Almond Butter – Crunchy Roasted (500g; UPC 0 57316 16814 6; All codes where cashew and hazelnut are not declared on the label) due to undeclared cashew and hazelnut.

Allergy Alert: Goodfood Market Corp. recalls Goodfood brand Chicken & Parm Grain Bowl with Mixed Salad (515g; Code 400146; Best before 2021 MR 25, 2021 MR 26 & 2021 MR 27) due to undeclared sesame seeds.

Food Safety Recall Update: Tun Hau Enterprises (Canada) Ltd. recalls Double Happiness brand “Dried Almond” (200g; UPC 6 264300 001608; Best before 30/12/2020) due to potential for cyanide poisoning.

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Europe

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION (DENMARK): The Statens Serum Institut, the Danish Medicines Agency, the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration and the DTU Food Institute are investigating an outbreak of Salmonella infections that has affected a total of 25 people aged 2-92. The outbreak strain has been found in samples of HUSK Psyllium seed husks capsules. Please see recall information below.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Biogreenz recalls multiple Biogreenz brand dessert products due to undeclared soy. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Het Schietveld recalls Het Schietveld brand Sergeant / Kolonel beers due to undeclared barley gluten. Please refer to the recall notice for a list of affected batches.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Belcydonia recalls La Jolie brand Confiture Framboises – chocolat blanc / Raspberry & white chocolate jam (215g; All lots) due to undeclared soy.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Tesco Tzatziki (200g; Use by 12/04/21) contains undeclared egg, which may make the batch unsafe for consumers who are allergic to or intolerant of egg.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Albert Heijn recalls VEGETARISCHE SLAGER / Unilever brand vegetarische mc² burger / Veggie burger (160g; Best before 21-04-2021 to 30-04-2021, inclusive) due to possible foreign matter (pieces of plastic) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Jumbo recalls De Vegetarische slager brand Burger Végétarien mc² / Veggie burger (160g; Lots 108382N26, 108484N26, 108985N26, 109285N26; Best before 21-04-2021 to 30-04-2021, inclusive) due to possible foreign matter (pieces of plastic) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Scandic Food A/S recalls REMA 1000 Økologisk Mayonnaise / Organic mayonnaise (210g; Lot L4; Best before 26-11-2021) due to potential for mold growth.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Orkla Care A/S recalls multiple Psyllium Husk products due to Salmonella contamination. The products have been linked to an outbreak of Salmonella infections in Denmark. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Orkla Care A/S recalls HUSK Psyllium mavebalance Basic (kapsler) / Psyllium Stomach Balance Basic (capsules) (225 capsules; Batch #505433; Best before 30.09.2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Sobomar Atlantique recalls KERALIOU brand Telline (Donax trunculus) shellfish (3kg; Lots MB37766, MB37773TEL & MB37761) due to presence of marine biotoxins.

Food Safety Recall (France): ARGIS-GALAC’SEA Argisfood recalls Casino brand Crevette entières tropicales surgelées / Frozen whole tropical shrimp (400g; Lot VN/532/V/072; Best before 02/12/2022) due to Vibrio parahaemolyticus contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SARL DE KERALIOU Keraliou recalls Keraliou brand Tellines (Lots MB37766, MB37773TEL & MB37761) due to presence of marine biotoxins.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Renzini SpA recalls PEPE NERO salame di cinghiale / Black pepper wild boar salami (0.2 kg; Lot #61104910; Best before 24/04/21) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): The Vegetarian Butcher recalls Vegetarian Butcher HACK-SEELIG / The Vegetarian Butcher Hack-Selig Burger (160g; Best before 16.04.2021 & 21.04.2021; Lot numbers beginning with 1078 & 1083, respectively) due to possible foreign matter (pieces of plastic) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): La Provençale recalls multiple La Provençale brand METTWURST ET BIERSTUMPEN sausage products due to Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): K. Iraklidis & Söhne recalls REWE Beste Wahl brand Snacktomaten mit Kräutern / Tomato snack with herbs (150g; All Best before dates) and REWE Beste Wahl brand Snacktomaten mit Meersalz / Tomato snack with sea salt (150g; All Best before dates) due to foreign matter (glass) contamination.

Food Safety Recall Update (UK): Nutricia recalls Cow & Gate and Aptamil Muesli products because some packs have been found to contain pieces of apple stalks. Please refer to the recall notice for complete details on the affected products.

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Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Allergy Alert (Israel): Target Sweets Ltd. recalls Bitter chocolate stuffed with nougat (100g; All expiration dates) and Bitter chocolate with nut chips (100g; All expiration dates) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (Israel): Factory at Tania Ltd. recalls SMSi with meat filling (Use by 17/04/2021, 01/05/2021 & 15/05 / 2021) due to undeclared sesame.

Recalls and Alerts: October 15 – 18, 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 FINAL UPDATE: CDC reports 101 confirmed cases of Salmonella Enteritidis in 17 states linked to consumption of Wawona peaches. This outbreak now appears to be over. The FDA traceback and root cause investigation continues.

Food Safety Recall: Taher, Inc. recalls approximately 22,096 pounds of meat products that were produced without the benefit of federal inspection. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Canada

OUTBREAK ALERT FINAL UPDATE: PHAC reports 57 confirmed cases of Salmonella Enteritidis in Ontario (41) and Quebec (16) linked to consumption of peaches imported from the USA. This outbreak now appears to be over.

OUTBREAK ALERT: PHAC reports 21 confirmed cases of Vibrio parahaemolyticus illness in Saskatchewan (1), Quebec (7), New Brunswick (10), and Prince Edward Island (3). One person has been hospitalized. The outbreak is linked to consumption of shellfish, mainly raw oysters, harvested from eastern coastal waters.

Allergy Alert: Gastronomie Concept recalls various products due to undeclared soy, milk and sulphites. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: National Herring Co. recalls Adar brand Schmaltz Herring in Oil (300g; Best Before 20NO28 20 175; UPC 0 62451 00128 9) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Taste for Luxury recalls Raschera DOP cheese due to Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a list of affected brands and places where the cheese was sold.

Food Safety Recall: Migahid & Elsawi Co. Ltd. recalls Alwatania brand Liquid Tahina (350g, 750g, 18 kg; Expiration date 19/05/2021) due to Salmonella contamination.

Europe

OUTBREAK ALERT (UK): The Food Standards Agency and Public Health England report 390 cases of Salmonella Enteritidis infections linked to frozen, raw, breaded chicken products. Two different strains of Salmonella Enteritidis have been detected in this outbreak. Two product recalls have already been initiated in conjunction with this ongoing investigation. Please refer to news release for additional details.

Food Safety Alert (Spain): The Catalan Public Health Agency has suspended the activities of EMBUTIDOS SOLA SA and has ordered a recall of all fuet/espetec products manufactured by the company, due to Salmonella contamination. Products manufactured by EMBUTIDOS SOLA SA were linked to a recent outbreak of Salmonella infections in France.

Allergy Alert (Germany): dennree GmbH recalls dennree Cashewmus / Cashew butter (350g; Lot #30147-L…; Best before 31.12.2021) due to undeclared peanut.

Allergy Alert (UK): Waitrose & Partners recalls Waitrose No.1 Dominican Republic Milk Chocolate 49% (Batch code 0259; Best before end November 2021) due to undeclared almonds, hazelnuts (nuts) and soya.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Industry recalls Sola brand Fuet Espetec Extra / dried sausage (175 g; Lots 201802, 202508, 201741 & 202809; Best before 16/10/2020, 30/11/2020, & 31/12/2020) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Makro Cash&carry recalls CUISSES DE DINDE SERVOL / Servol brand turkey legs (1.4 kg vacuum-pack; Lot #2110084152; Best before 16/10/2020) due to possible Salmonella Typhimurium contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Vleeswaren Coenen & Co recalls Salade de poulet au curry (Kip currysla) / Curry chicken salad and Salade de viande (Vleessalade) / meat salad (150g; Lots 20204106 & 20204107; Best before 26/10/2020 & 27/10/2020) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): LEADER PRICE recalls LE PRIX GAGNANT brand Cervelas qualité choix / choice-quality sausage (400g; Lot L408.38; Use by 30 OCTOBRE 2020) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Finland): Frisch Haus Finland Oy recalls Bornholms Lobster Soup (375g; Best before April 3, 2023 and time stamp of 2:32 pm–4:37 pm) due to a processing error that could render the product unsafe to consume.

Food Safety Recall (France): Courses U recalls U brand Mini Hot Dogs (110g – pack of 7; Lot #102550146; Best before 05/12/2021) due to foreign matter contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Courses U recalls U brand Mini cheeseburgers ( 155g; – pack of 10; Lots #102540163 & 102600080; Best before 04/12/2021 & 10/12/2021, respectively) due to foreign matter contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): La Sarl Les Fromagers Fermiers du Peytot recalls Les Fromagers Fermiers du Peytot brand Picodon aop x2, x5 – Guinguette x6 – Fromage de chevre x3 cheeses (various packaging and lot numbers; sold from 17 August 2020 to 14 October 2020) due to E. coli O157:H7 contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a list of affected lot numbers and package configurations.

Food Safety Recall (France): La Salaison du Mont Pilat recalls Salaisonniers du Pilat brand Saucisson Campagnard Pilat sausages (Lot #2022402; Best before 21/11/2020, 23/11/2020 & 28/11/2020) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Carrefour recalls Carrefour brand Mini Hot Dogs et Mini Cheeseburgers surgelés / frozen mini hot dogs and mini cheeseburgers due to foreign matter (metal) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for details on the affected lot numbers and expiration dates for both products.

Food Safety Recall (France): Bretzel Burgard recalls Burgard brand Mes mini cheeseburgers préférés surgelés x9 (145 g; Lot #102510143; Best before 01/12/2021) due to foreign matter (metal) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Fa. JERMI Käsewerk GmbH recalls Meine Käserei Ziegenkäserolle / goat cheese roll (100 g; various lot numbers; Best before 05.11.2020, 06.11.202, 09.11.2020) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for additional information on lot numbers.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Arrabawn Co-op recalls certain batches of milk, with approval number IE 1439 EC only, that are potentially unsafe due to the presence of Enterobacteriaceae bacteria. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected batches.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): DekaMarkt and Dirk recall Slagers Beste / 1 de Beste Gemengd Gehakt Stroganoff / Butchers Best / 1 Best Mixed Minced Stroganoff (400g; Best before 17-10-2020) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Lidl GB recalls Cologran Sucralose sweetener tablets (300 tablets; Batch codes L 00083 A, L00083 B, L00149 A; Best before January 2023, February 2023) due to undeclared aspartame.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Lidl GB recalls Simply Mature White Cheddar (900g; Best before 26 December 2020) due to foreign matter (pieces of white plastic) contamination.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Allergy Alert (Israel): Monte Carlo Salads Ltd. advises the public that Thai Eggplant Salad (250g & 2 kg; Expiration dates up to and including 22.11.2020) contains undeclared peanuts.

Allergy Alert (Israel): Prudag Delicacies Ltd. advises the public that Thai Eggplant Salad (330g; Expiration dates up to and including 12/11/2020) contains undeclared peanuts.

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Auxico (Perth) Pty Ltd recalls Lao Gan Ma Chilli Sauce Chicken Flavour (280g; Best before 26/06/2021) due to foreign matter (bone fragments) contamination.