Recalls and Alerts: September 20-21, 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 UPDATE: FDA releases its regular weekly update of foodborne disease investigations in progress.

Allergy Alert: World Variety Produce Inc. recalls Melissa’s Brand Dutch Red Potatoes with Dijon Mustard Sauce (1LB 1.7OZ (502g); UPC 0-45255-15221-0; Use by 08/15/22, 08/20/22, 08/22/22, 08/29/22, 09/02/22, 09/05/22, 09/11/22, 09/18/22, 09/26/22, 10/01/22, 10/09/22) due to undeclared egg.

Infant Formula Safety Recall: Mother’s Touch recalls Mother’s Touch Baby Formula because the product did not conform to the FDA’s infant formula standards. The product is sold at local markets in Kinzers, Loganton, and Gap, PA and was available for purchase directly from Mother’s Touch website. A recall notice will be posted at: Scenic Ridge Foods in Loganton, PA, Hillside Bulk Foods in Gap, PA, and Creekside Foods in Kinzers, PA. The FDA recommends that consumers who have purchased this product discontinue use and throw it away.

Food Safety Recall: GHGA recalls various ready-to-eat vegetable products due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were sold to Kroger and distributed to retail stores on 9/11/22.

Canada

Food Safety Recall: CLS Catering Services Ltd. recalls Fresh and Local brand Turkey, Bacon Sub (205g; Best before 22SE21, 22SE22, 22SE25 & 22SE26; UPC 8 77838 48482 7) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recalled product was sold in British Columbia.

Europe

Allergy Alert (France): PATES FRAICHES RUBIS recalls various Pates fraiches rubis brand Raviolis fraiches / Fresh raviolis due to undeclared sulphites. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (France): SOCIETE COOPERATIVE APPROVISIONNEMENT – SCAPMAREE LECLERC recalls FILETS DE MERLU BLANC PANES / Breaded white hake fillets (Lot 22156716; Use by 27/09/2022) due to undeclared mustard.

Allergy Alert (Germany): Apostels Griechische Spezialitäten GmbH recalls Apostels veganer Zaziki / vegan tzatziki (150g; Lot 222490061; Best before 08.11.2022) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall (France): LES BISCOTTES ROGER recalls Roger brand Chapelure / Bread crumbs (1 kg; Lot O238; Best before 15/09/2023) due to foreign matter contamination (plastic).

Food Safety Recall (France): SCAMARK E.LECLERC recalls LES CROISES brand BUCHE DE CHEVRE FONDANTE (180g; Best before dates between 25/09/2022 and 14/10/2022) and BUCHE DE CHEVRE SAINTE MAURE (300g; Best before dates between 25/09/2022 and 14/10/2022) due to foreign matter contamination (metal).

Food Safety Recall (France): GAEC RECONNU LA MARTINERIE recalls fromage frais au lait cru de vache / raw cow’s milk fresh cheese (Lots 0309, 0709, 0809 & 0909; Use by 21/09/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): PROVOL & LACHENAL recalls Provol & Lachenal brand Emincés de poulet grillés / Sliced grilled chicken (1 kg & 500g trays; Multiple lot codes and Use by dates) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): LES ATELIERS recalls La belle nature brand/ Tartare couteau Montbéliard 3% / Beef tartare, 3% fat (2 x 180g; Lot 22257-3790; Use by 26/09/2022) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): CRUSTA C recalls Crevettes entières cuites 30/40, réfrigérées / Whole cooked shrimp 30/40, refrigerated (2 kg; Lots 9222550348, 9222560303, 9222570218, 9222580243, 9222590171 & 9222590524; Use by dates between 19/09/2022 and 23/09/2022) due to Vibrio vulnificus contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): TARTEFRAIS recalls La pâtisserie pour tous brand Eclairs chocolat (2 x 80g; Lot 122510349; Use by 24/09/2022) due to possible foreign matter contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): CANDIA recalls Candia Baby Junior 4 20 – 36 mois (24 x 250 ml bottles; Lots 22SM4047185, 22SM4047186, 22SM4047187; Best before 01/03/2023) due to defective seal.

Food Safety Recall (France): SCAMARK E.LECLERC recalls DOUCEUR DU VERGER brand DESSERT DE FRUIT POMME / Apple dessert (16 x 100g; Lot LF2205691; Best before 25/01/2023) due to elevated patulin level.

Food Safety Recall (France): SCAMARK E.LECLERC recalls RONDE DES MERS brand SAUMON FUME ELEVE EN NORVEGE/ Norwegian raised smoked salmon (6 slices / 210g; Lot F2280404; Use by 11/09/2022) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): AUCHAN RETAIL SERVICES AUCHAN ENGLOS recalls Tropézienne individuelle vendue en kiosque / Individual Tropèzienne pastries sold at newstands (Sold from 29/08 to 30/08) due to E. coli and Staphylococcus aureus contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): La Provençale recalls La Provençale brand Ierzebulli / pea soup (1 kg; Use by 23/09/22, 29/09/22 & 08/10/22) due to possible foreign matter contamination (pebbles).

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): CANDIA recalls Candia Baby Junior 4 20 – 36 mois (24 x 250 ml bottles; Lots 22SM4047185, 22SM4047186, 22SM4047187; Best before 01/03/2023) due to defective seal.

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Recalls and Alerts: September 8-9, 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

Canada

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION: The Public Health Agency of Canada reports 310 cases of Cyclospora illnesses of unknown origin in Alberta (1), British Columbia (3), Newfoundland and Labrador (3), Ontario (252) and Québec (51). Thirteen people have been hospitalized. The illnesses are not related to travel.

Europe

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

Food Safety Recall (Austria): HOFER KG recalls GOOD Choice Kartoffelsalat mit Öl und Essig / Potato salad with oil and vinegar (1 kg; Best before September 21, 2022) due to foreign matter contamination (glass splinters).

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Carrefour recalls Carrefour brand Dessert Fruits Rouges / Red fruit dessert (95g; Lot 280922; Use by 28/09/2022) and Carrefour brand Dessert mangue – passion / Mango-passionfruit dessert (95g; 200922; Use by 20/09/2022) due to undeclared nuts.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): AFSCA orders recall of Calvé brand Pindasaus Kruidig / Spicy peanut sauce (350g; Best before 15/05/2023) and Calvé brand Pindasaus Mild / Mild peanut sauce (350g & 650g; Best before 15/05/2023) due to foreign matter contamination (pieces of rubber).

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Rynkeby Foods A/S recalls Brämhults Presset Æblemost / Pressed Apple Must (850 ml; Best before 14.10.2022) due to excessive level of patulin.

Food Safety Recall (Finland): Valio Oy recalls Gold&Green® Vegenugetit / Veggie nuggets (230g; Best before 4.10.2022) due to a possible microbiological deviation.

Food Safety Recall (France): SOC FROMAGERE DE RIBLAIRE recalls multiple brands of goat-milk cheeses due to foreign matter contamination (pieces of metal). Please refer to the Rappel Conso website for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): MYTILIMER recalls Moules de Bouchot / Bouchot mussels (1.4 kg; Lot 2220609250; Use by 15/09/2022) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): MYTILIMER recalls La Cancalaise brand Moules de Bouchot / Bouchot mussels (1.4 kg; Lot 2220609250; Use by 15/09/2022) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): EUROPE DES PAINS recalls Franprix brand Baguette multigraines Bio / Organic multi-grain baguette (250g; Sold 11/08/2022 to 09/09/2022) due to possible foreign matter contamination (metal wire).

Food Safety Recall (France): SCAMARK E.LECLERC recalls RONDE DES MERS brand SAUMON FUME ELEVE EN ECOSSE / Smoked Scottish farmed salmon (4 slices – 140g; Lot F2360477; Use by 23/09/2022) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): AUCHAN recalls Auchan Le Poissonnier brand Gambas entières crues décongelées / Previously frozen raw whole prawns (400g; Lots 36890 & 37169; Use by 08/09/2022 & 14/09/2022, respectively) due to Vibrio vulnificus contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): PANZANI recalls Panzani brand TOMACOULI BIO / Organic tomato purée (265g; Lots 2220060193 & 2220060194; Best before 01/07/2024) because the conditions under which the product was manufactured and/or stored may have rendered it unsafe to consume.

Food Safety Recall (France): DIPA CEMOI recalls multiple CEMOI brand marshmallow products due to foreign matter contamination (metal filaments). Please refer to the Rappel Conso website for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): MONTAGNE NOIRE recalls MONTAGNE NOIRE brand ASSIETTE DE CHARCUTERIE FAMILIALE / Family delicatessen platter (380g; Lot 210153597; Use by 30/10/ 2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LIDL recalls Nautica brand Saumon fumé d’Ecosse bio / Organic Scottish smoked salmon (2 slices – 80g; Lot F2100385; Use by 31/08/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Ostsee Fisch GmbH & Co Produktions- und Vertriebs KG recalls Makrelenfilet natur über Buchenholz geräuchert / Mackerel fillets naturally smoked over beech wood (150g; Lot L220818; Best before 18.09.2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Minderleinsmühle recalls unpeeled sesame and four muesli products due to Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Antoniotti Michela recalls Antoniotti Michela brand Maccagno cheese (~4 kg wheel; Lot 2/7) due to shigatoxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Sweden): Skånemejerier Försäljning AB recalls three President brand Goat cheese products due to foreign matter contamination (metal filaments). Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Sweden): Eckes-Granini recalls Brämhults Presset Æblemost / Pressed Apple Must (850 ml; Best before 14.10.2022) due to excessive level of patulin.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Allergy Alert (Hong Kong): LETPACIFIC FOOD COMPANY LIMITED recalls DANET brand Dana Macar Salam / Packaged sliced beef salami (60g; Best before December 20, 2022) due to undeclared sulphur dioxide.

Food Safety Recall (Israel): Ashtavi Dairy recalls Sheep-milk cheese, vacuum-packaged (1 kg; All best before dates up to and including 30.9.22) due to E. coli contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): Fine Food Holdings Pty Ltd recalls Crispbic Wafer Bics Original Gluten Free (100g; Best before 28 March 2023 W1) due to undeclared wheat and gluten.

Recalls and Alerts: August 25-26, 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.

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Chapter 6. Birth of a Pathogen

United States

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE: The FDA, along with CDC and state and local partners, continues to investigate consumer complaints of gastrointestinal illness and abnormal liver function that may be attributable to eating Daily Harvest French Lentil & Leek Crumbles frozen product. The FDA has received 369 illness reports, including 125 hospitalizations. Reports have been submitted by consumers in 37 states. Daily Harvest recalled the implicated product on June 23, 2022.

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE: CDC reports 84 confirmed outbreak cases of E. coli O157:H7, including 38 hospitalizations, in four states. Although a source has not been confirmed, the agency advises that many sick people reported eating sandwiches with romaine lettuce at Wendy’s restaurants in Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, and Pennsylvania before getting sick. The FDA has initiated an on-site inspection of an unspecified location in connection with this outbreak investigation.

Food Safety Recall: D. F. Stauffer Biscuit Co., Inc. recalls Market Pantry White Fudge Animal Cookies (44 oz; Lot #Y052722; Time stamp from 15:00 to 23:00; Best by 21FEB2023; UPC 085239817698) due to possible foreign matter contamination (metal). The recalled product was distributed to Target stores nationwide.

Food Safety Recall: Pizza John’s recalls approximately 156,498 pounds of pepperoni pizza products that were produced without the benefit of federal inspection. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Piantedosi Baking Company, Inc. recalls select dinner rolls, sandwich rolls and bun products due to potential microbial contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Canada

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE: The Public Health Agency of Canada reports an increase in the number of non-travel related Cyclospora infections to 300 outbreak cases in five provinces: Alberta (1), British Columbia (3), Newfoundland and Labrador (3), Ontario (244), and Quebec (49). The source of this outbreak has not been identified.

Allergy Alert: Chuang’s Company Ltd. recalls Delizia brand Vegetarian Ham (500g; Batch codes 82500, 83140, 90121, 91381, 92081; UPC 8 16432 00529 8) due to undeclared wheat and gluten. The recalled product was sold in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba and Ontario.

Allergy Alert: Mrakovic Fine Foods Inc. recalls Mrakovic Fine Foods brand Natural Chicken Burger (678g; All codes where egg is not declared on the label; UPC 8 14945 00062 5) due to undeclared egg.

Food Safety Recall: Boulangerie Meilleure Qualité Chomedey Ltee (Laval, QC) recalls multiple baked goods and pastries due to the possibility that they may be unsafe to consume. Please refer to the recall notice for additional details.

Food Safety Recall: La Fromagerie Hamel / Les Fromageries Pimar Inc. recalls Life120 brand Ricotta Di Bufala Campana Dop / Buffalo-milk ricotta cheese from Campania (250g; Lot 216; Expiry 25.08.2022; UPC 800100007; Product of Italy) due to E. coli contamination. The recalled product was sold in Québec.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Patisserie Saey recalls Patisserie Saey brand Glaces Saey – tous les goûts / Ice cream – all flavours (120g et 500g; Manufactured from 24/07/2022 to 25/08/2022) due to undeclared egg, soy and wheat.

Allergy Alert (UK):  SPAR recalls SPAR Spread Up Choco Duo Hazelnut (400g; Best before September 2022, December 2022 and January 2023) due to undeclared almond.

Food Safety Recall (Austria): Ardo recalls Ardo Fruitberry Mix (1kg & 2.5kg; Lot No. 58622130 (1kg only) & 58622131 (1kg & 2.5kg); Best before November 2024 (1kg) and May 2024 (2.5kg)) due to Hepatitis A virus contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): COOP Danmark recalls Nonna Elide Friske Lasagneplader med æg / Fresh lasagna sheets with eggs (250g; All dates) due to mold growth.

Food Safety Recall (France): EUROLIAN ARAVIE recalls TRS brand CURRY DE MADRAS MOULU / Curry powder (100g; Lot 5030/5; Best before 30/06/2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): S A D A M LECLERC LESCURE recalls PRE EMBALLE MOULIS ARTISANALE VACHE / Cow’s milk cheese wedges, pre-wrapped (Lot 17/08/ 2022; Use by 27/08/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): La Charolaise recalls Rillettes de Colin / Pollock rillettes (Use by 24/08/2022) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): GUERANDIS E.Leclerc recalls JAUBERT brand Saint-Nectaire cheese (Lot 163IINI252406; Best by 04/09/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): FROMAGERIE JAUBERT recalls JAUBERT brand Saint-Nectaire cheese (Lot 263 II 21 25/06; Best by 28/08/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Charcuterie de la Thur recalls Charcuterie de la Thur brand Saucisse jambon fromage / Ham-and-cheese sausage (Lot 203; Use by dates between 24/08/2022 & 26/08/ 2022 and between 18/08/2022 & 30/08/2022) due to foreign matter contamination (plastic pieces).

Food Safety Recall (France): PRODUITS GASTRONOMIQUES DE LIMAGNE recalls DOMAINE DE LA BASTINE brand Gésiers confits entier barquette / Whole candied gizzards (300g; Lot 42129; Use by 19/09/2022) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): PRODUITS GASTRONOMIQUES DE LIMAGNE recalls DOMAINE DE LA BASTINE brand Gésiers confits émincés / Sliced candied gizzards (300g; Lot 42829; Use by 19/09/2022) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): EDIMAR Intermarche Bouzonville recalls POULE ET COQUE brand FILET DE DINDE / Turkey filet (Lot 199950; Use by 29/07/2022) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): PRODUITS GASTRONOMIQUES DE LIMAGNE recalls DOMAINE DE LIMAGNE brand Foie gras mi cuit / Semi-cooked foie gras (120g; Lot 11824; Use by 12/12/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): PRODUITS GASTRONOMIQUES DE LIMAGNE recalls DOMAINE DE LIMAGNE brand GESIERS CONFITS EMINCES / Sliced candied gizzards (300g; Lot 42829; Use by 19/09/2022) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): JECA recalls Salade de museau de bœuf / Beef muzzle salad (1 kg; Lot 220815; Use by 05/09/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): ETABLISSEMENTS JC DAVID recalls La Cuisine du Poissonnier brand Filets de hareng doux fumé/ Smoked herring fillets (200g; Lot 203; Use by 26/08/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): ETABLISSEMENTS JC DAVID recalls Gaston Seillier brand Filets de hareng doux fumé/ Smoked herring fillets (200g; Lot 203; Use by 26/08/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SOCIETE DISTRIBUTION CERNAY SODICER LECLERC recalls E. Leclerc Cernay brand pave de saumon fumé lanière de saumon fumé saumon fumé / smoked salmon products (Use by 02/09/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): WBZ Nord GmbH recalls Ekonomik Tahin Halva mit Kakao in Kunststoffschale mit Schnappranddeckel / Tahini halva with cocoa (300g; Lot L 16 B 22; Expiry 02.2024) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Landmetzgerei Heinzelmann GmbH & Co. KG recalls Heinzelmann Lyoner sliced sausage (125g; Best before 03.09.2022 & 10.09.2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall Update (Ireland): Ardo NV recalls Ardo Frozen Fruitberry Mix (2500g; Lot 58622131; Best before May 2024; Product of Poland) due to Hepatitis A virus contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): COOP ALLEANZA 3.0 recalls marchio Coop brand FAGOTTINO CEREALI ANTICHI CON MIRTILLO / Old-fashioned cereal with blueberry (All lots up to and including 8/26) due to foreign matter contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Romania): S.C.NOVEAST SEAFOOD S.R.L. recalls CREVETI ROZ 40/60 VRAC / Red shrimp 40/60 size, bulk pack (Lots 222408H245, 223066H385, 223105H391; Expiry dates 26.08.2022, 29.08.2022, 02.09.2022, respectively; Product of Ecuador) due to possible Vibrio vulnificus contamination. The recalled products were sold at Carrefour.

Food Safety Recall (Romania): S.C.NOVEAST SEAFOOD S.R.L. recalls Creveți prefierti / Pre-boiled shrimp (Lots 222501H251, 222502H251, 222751H305, 222752H305, 223058H379, 223059H379; Expiry dates 26.08.2022, 29.08.2022, 02.09.2022; Product of Ecuador) due to possible Vibrio vulnificus contamination. The recalled products were sold at Kaufland.

Food Safety Recall Update (Spain): Manufacturer recalls EL AGRICULTOR, EMPERATRIZ, HUERTA REAL, BOLETUS, LIERNI and RADVI brands of Mushrooms fried in olive oil (180g in glass jar; Batch 02/02/2021; Best before 02/02/2026) due to staphylococcal enterotoxin contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Ardo NV recalls Ardo Fruitberry mix (1kg & 2.5kg; Lot No. 58622130 (1kg only) & 58622131 (1kg & 2.5kg); Best before November 2024 (1kg) and May 2024 (2.5kg)) due to Hepatitis A virus contamination.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Allergy Alert Update (Israel): Fresh Pasta Premium Factory Ltd. expands its earlier recall to include additional products due to undeclared milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (Israel): Aldemsky Hashomaron recalls Al-Damasky brand vanilla-flavored halva (500g; Expiry 30/06/2023) due to undeclared milk, pistachio, gluten and sesame.

Food Safety Recall (Hong Kong): Classic Fine Foods (Hong Kong) Limited recalls FILET HARENG DOUX SV / Smoked herring fillets (1kg; Best before August 26, 2022; Product of France) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.