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USA – Voluntary Recall Notice of McCormick Italian Seasoning Products and Frank’s RedHot Buffalo Ranch Seasoning Due to Possible Salmonella Risk

FDA

Company Announcement

McCormick & Company, Inc. is initiating a voluntary recall of McCormick Perfect Pinch Italian Seasoning, McCormick Culinary Italian Seasoning and Frank’s RedHot Buffalo Ranch Seasoning due to possible contamination with Salmonella.

Salmonella is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses.

No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.

The four products subject to this recall include:

McCormick Perfect Pinch Italian Seasoning 1.31 oz bottle
UPC NUMBER: 052100049731
MCCORMICK ITEM NUMBER: 901582629
AFFECTED DATE CODES: BEST BY MAY 26 24 K, BEST BY MAY 27 24 K, BEST BY JUN 04 24 K, BEST BY JUN 05 24 K

McCormick Perfect Pinch Italian Seasoning 2.25 oz bottle
UPC NUMBER: 052100038254
MCCORMICK ITEM NUMBER: 901455463
AFFECTED DATE CODES: BEST BY JUN 30 24 H, BEST BY JUL 01 24 H

McCormick Culinary Italian Seasoning 1.75 lbs. bottle
UPC NUMBER: 52100325743
MCCORMICK ITEM NUMBER: 932574
AFFECTED DATE CODES: BEST BY Jun 12 24 H

Frank’s RedHot Buffalo Ranch Seasoning 153g bottle
UPC NUMBER: 066200021047
MCCORMICK ITEM NUMBER: 901543520
AFFECTED DATE CODES: BB / MA 2022 SEP 06

The four products were shipped to the following locations:

SHIPPING DATES: June 20, 2021 through July 21, 2021
STATES SHIPPED TO: AL, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WI
INTERNATIONALLY SHIPPED TO: Bermuda, Canada

The potential risk was brought to McCormick’s attention by FDA during routine testing. This recall affects cases that were shipped of the affected date codes.

McCormick has alerted customers and grocery outlets to remove the product with the affected date codes from store shelves and distribution centers immediately, and to destroy this product in a manner that would prevent any further consumption

Consumers do not need to return the product to the store where it was purchased. Instead, consumers are urged to dispose of the recalled product and its container. Please contact McCormick Consumer Affairs at 1-800-635-2867, weekdays from 9:30 AM to 8:00 PM (Eastern Time), for a replacement or full refund, and with general inquires.

About McCormick

McCormick & Company, Incorporated is a global leader in flavor. As a Fortune 500 company with over $5 billion in annual sales across 160 countries and territories, we manufacture, market and distribute spices, seasoning mixes, condiments and other flavorful products to the entire food industry including e-commerce channels, grocery, food manufacturers and foodservice businesses. Our most popular brands include McCormick, French’s, Frank’s RedHot, Stubb’s, OLD BAY, Lawry’s, Zatarain’s, Ducros, Vahiné, Cholula, Schwartz, Kamis, DaQiao, Club House, Aeroplane and Gourmet Garden. Every day, no matter where or what you eat or drink, you can enjoy food flavored by McCormick.

Founded in 1889 and headquartered in Hunt Valley, Maryland USA, McCormick is guided by our principles and committed to our Purpose – To Stand Together for the Future of Flavor. McCormick envisions A World United by Flavor where healthy, sustainable and delicious go hand in hand. To learn more, visit http://www.mccormickcorporation.com or follow McCormick & Company on Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.

For information contact:

Corporate Communications:
Lori Robinson lori_robinson@mccormick.com


Company Contact Information

Consumers:
McCormick Consumer Affairs
 1-800-635-2867

Ireland – Recall of Batches of True Natural Goodness Organic Turmeric Powder due to Elevated Levels of Aflatoxin

FSAI

Tuesday, 27 July 2021

Summary
Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2021.55
Product: True Natural Goodness Organic Turmeric Powder; pack size: 250g and 500g
Batch Code: All batch codes with best before dates after 05/07/2023
Country Of Origin: India

Message:

True Natural Goodness is recalling the above batches of its Organic Turmeric Powder due to elevated levels of Aflatoxin.  Point-of-sale recall notices will be displayed in stores supplied with the implicated batches.

Nature Of Danger:

Aflatoxin is one of a group of a naturally occurring chemicals (mycotoxins) produced by certain moulds. They can grow on a variety of different crops and foodstuffs often under warm and humid conditions.

Mycotoxins can cause a variety of adverse health effects in humans including cancer (some are genotoxic), kidney and liver damage, gastrointestinal disturbances, reproductive disorders or suppression of the immune system. Mycotoxins are naturally occurring, so their presence in foods cannot be completely avoided.

Action Required:

Manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, caterers & retailers:

Retailers are requested to remove the implicated batches from sale and to display a point-of-sale recall notice in stores where the affected batches were sold.

Consumers:

Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batches.

True Natural Goodness Organic Turmeric Powder

Luxembourg – RECALL: CAHILLS ORIGINAL IRISH PORTER FROM CAHILL’S IRELAND – Listeria monocytogenes

SAP

RECALL: CAHILLS ORIGINAL IRISH PORTER FROM CAHILL’S IRELAND

Cahills farm cheese recalls the following product:

Source: Auchan
Last name Cahills Original Irish Porter
Mark Cahill’s Ireland
Unity All sizes – Cheese wheels, blocks and quarters
Sold as a stand, cut to size (variable weight)
Bar code 5390274111119
Use by date (DLC) 09/29/2021
Lot 21119

Danger  : Potential presence of Listeria monocytogenes

Listeria monocytogenes can cause fever, headache, and gastroenteritis. Vulnerable people such as the immunocompromised and the elderly and young children may experience neurological symptoms due to meningitis. Pregnant women should also pay special attention to these symptoms. Gastroenteritis can appear between a few hours and 3 days after consumption, while neurological symptoms may not appear until after 3 months. People who have consumed these products and who have these symptoms are advised to consult a doctor, notifying him of this consumption.

Sale in Luxembourg by: Auchan

A sale by other operators cannot be excluded.

Source of information: Auchan recall notification

Communicated by: Government Commission for Quality, Fraud and Food Safety .

Canada – Food Recall Warning – Frank’s RedHot brand Buffalo Ranch Seasoning recalled due to Salmonella

CFIA

Recall details

Ottawa, July 27, 2021 – McCormick Canada is recalling Frank’s RedHot brand Buffalo Ranch Seasoning from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled product described below.

Recalled product

Brand Product Size UPC Codes
Frank’s RedHot Buffalo Ranch Seasoning 153 g 0 66200 02104 7 BB 2022 SEP 06

What you should do

If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, call your doctor.

Check to see if you have the recalled product in your home. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the store where they were purchased.

Food contaminated with Salmonella may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Young children, pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems may contract serious and sometimes deadly infections. Healthy people may experience short-term symptoms such as fever, headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal cramps and diarrhea. Long-term complications may include severe arthritis.

Background

This recall was triggered by the company. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products. If other high-risk products are recalled, the CFIA will notify the public through updated Food Recall Warnings.

The CFIA is verifying that industry is removing the recalled product from the marketplace.

Illnesses

There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product.

Product photos

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  • Frank's RedHot – Buffalo Ranch Seasoning – 153 grams

Public enquiries and media

Public enquiries
Toll-free: 1-800-442-2342 (Canada and U.S.)
Telephone: 1-613-773-2342 (local or international)
Email: information@inspection.gc.ca
Media relations
Telephone: 613-773-6600
Email: cfia.media.acia@inspection.gc.ca

Canada – Updated Food Recall Warning – Al-Rabih brand Halva / Halawa and Tahini recalled due to Salmonella

CFIA

Recall details

Ottawa, July 27, 2021 – The food recall warning issued on July 23, 2021 has been updated to include additional product information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) food safety investigation.

Phoenicia Group Inc. is recalling Al-Rabih brand Halva / Halawa and Tahini from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination. Consumers should not consume and distributors, retailers and food service establishments such as hotels, restaurants, cafeterias, hospitals and nursing homes should not sell or use the recalled products described below.

Recalled product

Brand Product Size UPC Codes
Al-Rabih Halva / Halawa – With chocolate 200 g 7 70338 10058 0 All lot codes
Al-Rabih Halva / Halawa – With chocolate 454 g 7 70338 10065 8 All lot codes
Al-Rabih Halva / Halawa – With chocolate 907 g 7 70338 10060 3 All lot codes
Al-Rabih Halva / Halawa – Plain light 454 g 7 70338 10064 1 All lot codes
Al-Rabih Halva / Halawa – With pistachios 200 g 0 62356 54452 2 All lot codes
Al-Rabih Halva / Halawa – With pistachios 454 g 7 70338 10057 3 All lot codes
Al-Rabih Halva / Halawa – With pistachios 907 g 7 70338 10056 6 All lot codes
Al-Rabih Halva / Halawa – With pistachios 2.5 kg 5 281003 552580 All lot codes
Al-Rabih Halva / Halawa – Plain / Traditional 200 g 0 62356 54451 5 All lot codes
Al-Rabih Halva / Halawa – Plain / Traditional 454 g 7 70338 10055 9 All lot codes
Al-Rabih Halva / Halawa – Plain / Traditional 907 g 7 70338 10054 2 All lot codes
Al-Rabih Halva / Halawa – Plain / Traditional 2.5 kg 5 281003 552085 All lot codes
Al-Rabih Tahini (100% Sesame) – Sesame Paste 200 g 0 62356 54450 8 All lot codes
Al-Rabih Tahini (100% Sesame) – Sesame Paste 454 g 7 70338 10053 5 All lot codes
Al-Rabih Tahini (100% Sesame) – Sesame Paste 907 g 7 70338 10052 8 All lot codes
Al-Rabih Tahini (100% Sesame) – Sesame Paste 4.54 kg 5 281003 551101 All lot codes
Al-Rabih Tahini (100% Sesame) – Sesame Paste 18 kg 5 281003 551187 All lot codes

What you should do

If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, call your doctor.

Check to see if you have the recalled products in your home or establishment. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the location where they were purchased.

Food contaminated with Salmonella may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Young children, pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems may contract serious and sometimes deadly infections. Healthy people may experience short-term symptoms such as fever, headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal cramps and diarrhea. Long-term complications may include severe arthritis.

Background

This recall was triggered by CFIA test results. The CFIA is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products. If other high-risk products are recalled, the CFIA will notify the public through updated Food Recall Warnings.

The CFIA is verifying that industry is removing the recalled products from the marketplace.

Illnesses

There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.

Product photos

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  • Al-Rabih-Halva – Chocolate – 454 grams (front)
  • Al-Rabih-Halva – Chocolate – 907 grams (front)
  • Al-Rabih-Halva – Pistachio – 2.5 kilograms (front and UPC)
  • Al-Rabih-Halva – Pistachio – 200 grams – (top and side)
  • Al-Rabih-Halva – Pistachio – 454 grams (front)
  • Al-Rabih-Halva – Pistachio – 907 grams (front)
  • Al-Rabih-Halva – Plain – 2.5 kilograms (front)
  • Al-Rabih-Halva – Plain – 200 grams (front)
  • Al-Rabih-Halva – Plain – 454 grams (front)
  • Al-Rabih-Halva – Plain – 907 grams (front)
  • Al-Rabih-Halva – Plain Light – 454 grams (front)
  • Al-Rabih-Tahini – 4.54 kilograms (front)
  • Al-Rabih-Tahini – 18 kilograms (front)
  • Al-Rabih – Tahini (100% Sesame) – Sesame Paste – 200 grams
  • Al-Rabih – Tahini (100% Sesame) – Sesame Paste – 454 grams
  • Al-Rabih – Tahini (100% Sesame) – Sesame Paste – 907 grams

Public enquiries and media

Public enquiries
Toll-free: 1-800-442-2342 (Canada and U.S.)
Telephone: 1-613-773-2342 (local or international)
Email: information@inspection.gc.ca
Media relations
Telephone: 613-773-6600
Email: cfia.media.acia@inspection.gc.ca

Canada – Updated Food Recall Warning – Cahills brand Porter Irish Cheddar recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes

CFIA

Recall details

Ottawa, July 27, 2021 – The food recall warning issued on July 23, 2021 has been updated to include additional product information.

Whole Foods Market is recalling Cahills brand Porter Irish Cheddar from the marketplace due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled product described below.

The following product has been sold from the following Whole Foods Market locations in Ontario:

  • 951 Bank Street, Ottawa
  • 87 Avenue Road, Toronto.

Recalled product

Brand Product Size UPC Codes
Cahills Porter Irish Cheddar Variable Starting with 0293579 Sold from June 23, 2021 to July 23, 2021, inclusive

What you should do

If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, call your doctor.

Check to see if you have the recalled product in your home. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the store where they were purchased.

Food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Symptoms can include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache and neck stiffness. Pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems are particularly at risk. Although infected pregnant women may experience only mild, flu-like symptoms, the infection can lead to premature delivery, infection of the newborn or even stillbirth. In severe cases of illness, people may die.

Background

This recall was triggered by the company. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products. If other high-risk products are recalled, the CFIA will notify the public through updated Food Recall Warnings.

The CFIA is verifying that industry is removing the recalled product from the marketplace.

Illnesses

There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product.

Product photos

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  • Cahills – Porter Irish Cheddar (store-printed label)

Public enquiries and media

Public enquiries
Toll-free: 1-800-442-2342 (Canada and U.S.)
Telephone: 1-613-773-2342 (local or international)
Email: information@inspection.gc.ca
Media relations
Telephone: 613-773-6600
Email: cfia.media.acia@inspection.gc.ca

UK – Update 1 : Cahill’s Farm Cheese recalls several cheese products because of contamination with Listeria monocytogenes

FSA

Cahill’s Farm Cheese is recalling a number of cheese products because Listeria monocytogenes has been found in the product. The product recall information notice, (PRIN) has been updated to include additional products and batches and replaces the original PRIN.

Product details

Cahill’s Original Irish Porter Cheddar
Product code CH1139, 490832, and CH1458
Pack size All pack types and sizes
Cahill’s Irish Whiskey Cheese
Product code CH1142 and CH1459
Pack size All pack types and sizes
Cahill’s Ardagh Wine Cheese
Product code CH1140 and CH1460
Pack size All pack types and sizes

Risk statement

The presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the product listed above.

Symptoms caused by this organism can be similar to flu and include high temperature, muscle ache or pain, chills, feeling or being sick and diarrhoea. However, in rare cases, the infection can be more severe, causing serious complications, such as meningitis.

Some people are more vulnerable to listeria infections, including those over 65 years of age, pregnant women and their unborn babies, babies less than one month old and people with weakened immune systems.

Action taken by the company

Cahill’s Farm Cheese is recalling the above products. Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling these products. These notices explain to customers why the products are being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product. Please see the attached notice.

Our advice to consumers

If you have bought any of the above products do not eat them. Instead, return them to the store from where they were bought for a full refund.

Denmark – Listeria in Chicken-Turkey Meatballs

DVFA

Normeat A / S is recalling a batch of Chicken-Turkey Meatballs, as a random check has found listeria at the end of its shelf life.

Recalled Foods , Published: July 27, 2021

Modified July 27, 2021

What food:
Chicken-Turkey Kødbøller
Net Contents: 700 grams
Production date: 06.10.2021
Best before date: 07.15.2021
EAN bar code: 5 707196 258691

Sold in:
Shops in Coop chain.

Company recalling:
Normeat A / S

Cause:
There is a risk that the product may contain listeria, as a random check has found listeria at the end of its shelf life. The product has expired on shelf life, but some consumers may have chosen to freeze the product.

Risk:
Infection with listeria bacteria, where the symptoms can include flu-like symptoms, fever and headaches and in rare cases gastrointestinal problems.

Advice for consumers:
The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration advises consumers to deliver the product back to the store where it was purchased or to discard it.

Italy – CAHILL’S IRISH PORTER CHEDDAR – Listeria monocytogenes

Salute

Brand : CAHILL FARM CHEESES LTD

Name : CAHILL’S IRISH PORTER CHEDDAR

Reason for reporting : Recall due to microbiological risk

Publication date : 27 July 2021

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France – Basmati rice sachet 1 Kg – Ochratoxin A

Gov france

Identifying information for the recalled product

  • Product category Food
  • Product sub-category Cereals and baked goods
  • Product brand name GRAIN COUNTER
  • Names of models or references Basmati rice sachet 1 Kg
  • Product identification
    GTIN Lot Dated
    3564700024164 06-12-22 Date of minimum durability 12/06/2022
  • Packaging1 Kg bag
  • Start date / End of marketing From 12/18/2020 to 07/27/2021
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored at room temperature
  • Further information Only products with the code (addon) 06 following the bar code and bearing the indicated lot number are affected by the recall.
  • Geographical sales area Whole France
  • Distributors E.LECLERC

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Presence of Ochratoxin A beyond regulatory limits
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Other chemical contaminants
  • Additional description of the risk Mycotoxins are substances produced by microscopic fungi. These substances can present a health risk in the event of heavy and repeated consumption over the long term.
  • Consumer behavior Stop consuming
    Return the product to the point of sale
    Contact the consumer service
  • Contact number0800 865 286
  • Compensation modalities Repayment
  • End date of the recall procedure Monday, September 27, 2021