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Ireland -Zorba Delicacies Recalls All Batches of Their Houmous Products Due to the Possible Presence of Salmonella

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FSAI

Summary
Category 2: For Information
Alert Notification: 2019.44 (Update 5)
Product:  Please refer to the table below for all implicated products.
Batch Code: All ‘use-by’ dates up to 18th November 2019.
Country Of Origin: United Kingdom

Message:

Further to FSAI food alert 2019.44 and updates thereof, Zorba Delicacies Ltd has recalled all its houmous products due to detection of Salmonella in an ingredient. All the implicated products sold in Ireland are listed in the table below.  All batches with ‘use-by’ dates up to 18th November 2019 are subject to recall. Point-of-sale notices are displayed in affected stores advising customers not to consume the implicated products.

Houmous table U5
Humous U5 1
Houmous U5 2
Houmous U5 3

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Sweden – Sweden officials investigate Salmonella Newport outbreak

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Outbreak News Today

Swedish health officials aka Folkhalsomyndigheten report investigating a national outbreak of Salmonella infection last week.

According to authorities, with the help of whole-genome sequencing, 25 cases of disease have been linked to an outbreak of Salmonella Newport.

The cases are spread in 12 counties and have fallen ill from August 16 to October 12.

The Swedish National Food Agency and the Public Health Agency together are investigating the outbreak to identify the source of the infection that is unknown so far. As part of the investigation, the cases are interviewed about what they ate before they became ill.

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USA -King Arthur Flour Updates Three Lot Codes of Voluntarily Recalled Unbleached All-Purpose Flour (5 lb.)

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FDA

King Arthur Flour, Inc. was notified by ADM Milling Co. that three additional product lot codes of Unbleached All-Purpose Flour 5 lb. were omitted from the original data they provided for the press release on October 3, 2019. The additional lot codes and their corresponding “Best Used By” dates are listed below:

Best Used by Date 12/09/19: Lot codes L18A09A & L18A09C

Best Used by Date 01/08/20: Lot code A19A08A

This new information only applies to “Best Used By” dates already disclosed in the prior release. No additional Best Used By dates are introduced as a result of these three updated lot codes.

As stated in the prior release, we have undertaken this voluntary recall because of the potential presence of E. coli 026.

King Arthur Flour has not received any confirmed reports of illnesses to date related to this product.

Consumers who have any of these affected products should throw them away and may submit a claim for a refund or replacement at kingarthurflour.com/voluntaryrecallExternal Link Disclaimer, or by calling our King Arthur Flour Consumer Hotline at 866-797-9178.

Consumer safety is our top priority. Consumers are reminded to wash their hands, work surfaces, and utensils thoroughly after contact with raw dough products or flour, and to never eat raw dough or batter. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) warns consumers to not consume raw products made with flour. E. coli O26 is killed by heat through baking, frying, sautéing, or boiling products made with flour. For more information, refer to the following: https://www.cdc.gov/features/no-raw-dough/index.html.

Bakers have trusted King Arthur Flour products in their kitchens for over 225 years. We remain committed to providing our consumers safe and superior products.

This information can be found online at kingarthurflour.com/voluntaryrecall.External Link Disclaimer Consumers with any questions regarding this recall or King Arthur Flour products are encouraged to call the King Arthur Flour Consumer Hotline at 866-797-9178.

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Canada – Updated Food Recall Warning – Compliments brand fresh-cut vegetable products recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes

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CFIA

Recall details

Ottawa, November 1, 2019 – The food recall warning issued on October 30, 2019 has been updated to include additional product information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) food safety investigation.

Sobeys Inc. is recalling Compliments brand fresh-cut vegetable products from the marketplace due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below.

The following products have been sold in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador.

Recalled products

Brand Product Size UPC Codes
Compliments Sweet Kale Blend 255 g 0 68820 13305 6 All units sold up to and including October 31, 2019
Compliments Vegetable Platter with a Ranch Dip 680 g 0 55742 53490 0 All units sold up to and including October 31, 2019
Compliments Broccolini 170 g 0 68820 13307 0 All units sold up to and including October 31, 2019
Compliments Cauliettes – Chopped Cauliflower 397 g 0 68820 13254 7 All units sold up to and including October 31, 2019
Compliments Power Green Blend 284 g 0 68820 13304 9 All units sold up to and including October 31, 2019
Compliments Green Beans 340 g 0 68820 10625 8 All units sold up to and including October 31, 2019

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. 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 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.

Related recalls

2019-11-03 – Various fresh-cut vegetable products recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes

2019-10-30 – Compliments brand Sweet Kale Blend recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes

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  • Compliments - Sweet Kale Blend
  • Compliments - Vegetable Platter with a Ranch Dip
  • Compliments - Vegetable Platter with a Ranch Dip - code
  • Compliments - Broccolini
  • Compliments - Cauliettes – Chopped Cauliflower
  • Compliments - Power Green Blend
  • Compliments - Green Beans

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Canada – Updated Food Recall Warning – Various fresh-cut vegetable products recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes

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CFIA

Recall details

Ottawa, November 3, 2019 – The food recall warning issued on November 1, 2019 has been updated to include additional product information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) food safety investigation.

Industry is recalling various fresh-cut vegetable products from the marketplace due to possible Listeria monocytogenes 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 products

Brand Product Size UPC Codes
Mann’s Broccoli Cole Slaw 340 g 7 16519 01307 2 All Best Before dates up to and including November 16, 2019
Mann’s Broccoli Cole Slaw 4 x 48 oz 10716520110101 All Best Before dates up to and including November 16, 2019
Mann’s Caulilini – Baby Cauliflower 284 g 7 16519 00358 5 All Best Before dates up to and including November 16, 2019
Mann’s Kale Beet Blend 227 g 7 16519 00027 0 All Best Before dates up to and including November 16, 2019
Mann’s Kale Beet Blend 227 g 7 16519 00028 7 All Best Before dates up to and including November 16, 2019
Mann’s Kale Cabbage Blend 4 x 32 oz 10716519034623 All Best Before dates up to and including November 16, 2019
Mann’s Kohlrabi “Linguine” 284 g 7 16519 06797 6 All Best Before dates up to and including November 16, 2019
Mann’s Power Blend 284 g 7 16519 01311 9 All Best Before dates up to and including November 16, 2019
Mann’s Rainbow Salad 340 g 7 16519 01308 9 All Best Before dates up to and including November 16, 2019
Mann’s Riced Cauliflower 340 g 7 16519 06796 9 All Best Before dates up to and including November 16, 2019
Mann’s Shaved Brussels Sprouts 4 x 32 oz 10716519036788 All Best Before dates up to and including November 16, 2019
Mann’s Sweet Kale Vegetable Kit 284 g 7 16519 03461 9 All Best Before dates up to and including November 16, 2019
Mann’s Veggie Tray Vegetables 907 g
Dip 227 g		 7 16519 01407 9 All Best Before dates up to and including November 16, 2019
Mann’s Veggie Tray Vegetables 1191 g
Dip 340 g		 7 16519 01405 5 All Best Before dates up to and including November 16, 2019
Mann’s Crave a Bowl Spicy Marinara 198 g 7 16519 04007 8 All Best Before dates up to and including November 16, 2019
Mann’s Crave a Bowl Sweet Corn 198 g 7 16519 04005 4 All Best Before dates up to and including November 16, 2019
Mann’s Crave a Bowl Zesty Green Chile 198 g 7 16519 04006 1 All Best Before dates up to and including November 16, 2019
Mann’s Family Favorites Broccoli and Cauliflower 340 g 7 16519 01303 4 All Best Before dates up to and including November 16, 2019
Mann’s Family Favorites Broccoli Wokly 340 g 7 16519 01301 0 All Best Before dates up to and including November 16, 2019
Mann’s Family Favorites Broccoli Wokly 907 g 7 16519 02016 2 All Best Before dates up to and including November 16, 2019
Mann’s Family Favorites Brussels Sprouts 340 g 7 16519 01035 4 All Best Before dates up to and including November 16, 2019
Mann’s Family Favorites California Stir Fry 340 g 7 16519 01306 5 All Best Before dates up to and including November 16, 2019
Mann’s Family Favorites California Stir Fry 907 g 7 16519 02018 6 All Best Before dates up to and including November 16, 2019
Mann’s Family Favorites French Beans 227 g 7 16519 04512 7 All Best Before dates up to and including November 16, 2019
Mann’s Family Favorites Green Beans 340 g 7 16519 04501 1 All Best Before dates up to and including November 16, 2019
Mann’s Family Favorites Green Beans 680 g 7 16519 04515 8 All Best Before dates up to and including November 16, 2019
Mann’s Family Favorites Vegetable Medley 340 g 7 16519 01304 1 All Best Before dates up to and including November 16, 2019
Mann’s Family Favorites Vegetable Medley 907 g 7 16519 02015 5 All Best Before dates up to and including November 16, 2019
Mann’s Nourish Bowls Cauli-Rice Curry 312 g 7 16519 03690 3 All Best Before dates up to and including November 16, 2019
Mann’s Nourish Bowls Fresh Veggie Noodles – Basil Pesto 305 g 7 16519 03704 7 All Best Before dates up to and including November 16, 2019
Mann’s Nourish Bowls Fresh Veggie Noodles – Spicy Thai 276 g 7 16519 03699 6 All Best Before dates up to and including November 16, 2019
Mann’s Nourish Bowls Fresh Veggie Noodles – Tomato Bolognese 326 g 7 16519 03706 1 All Best Before dates up to and including November 16, 2019
Mann’s Nourish Bowls Sesame Sriracha 340 g 7 16519 03682 8 All Best Before dates up to and including November 16, 2019
Mann’s Nourish Bowls Southwest Chipotle 298 g 7 16519 03686 6 All Best Before dates up to and including November 16, 2019
Mann’s Organic Broccoli & Carrots 284 g 7 16519 03104 5 All Best Before dates up to and including November 16, 2019
Mann’s Organic Broccoli Cole Slaw 284 g 7 16519 03103 8 All Best Before dates up to and including November 16, 2019
Mann’s Organic Broccoli Florets 284 g 7 16519 03101 4 All Best Before dates up to and including November 16, 2019
Mann’s Organic Green Beans 284 g 7 16519 04999 6 All Best Before dates up to and including November 16, 2019
Mann’s Snacking Favorites Organic Vegetable Tray with Organic Ranch Dip Vegetables 376 g
Dip 85 g		 7 16519 02059 9 All Best Before dates up to and including November 16, 2019
Mann’s Snacking Favorites Veggie Hummus Vegetables 383 g
Dip 85 g		 7 16519 02058 2 All Best Before dates up to and including November 16, 2019
Mann’s Snacking Favorites Veggie Ranch Vegetables 383 g
Dip 85 g		 7 16519 02060 5 All Best Before dates up to and including November 16, 2019
Sysco Imperial Veggie Power Blend 4 x 32 oz 10734730620609 All Best Before dates up to and including November 16, 2019
Western Family Broccoli Slaw 340 g 0 62639 32484 1 All Best Before dates up to and including November 16, 2019
Western Family Sweet Kale Salad Kit 680 g 0 62639 34593 8 All Best Before dates up to and including November 16, 2019

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 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 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.

Related recalls

2019-11-01 – Compliments brand fresh-cut vegetable products recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes

2019-10-30 – Compliments brand Sweet Kale Blend recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes

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UK -Update 2: Zorba Delicacies Limited recalls various houmous products because of the possible presence of Salmonella

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FSA

Zorba Delicacies Limited is further extending the recall to include additional brands and flavours of houmous because the products may contain salmonella. This update also contains amendments to some product names.

Product details

ALDI The Deli brand Reduced Fat Houmous Classic Triple Pack
Pack size 180g (3x60g)
Use by 3 November to 10 November 2019
ALDI The Deli brand Reduced Fat Houmous Selection Triple Pack
Pack size 180g (3x60g)
Use by 2 November to 10 November 2019
Booker DTC Houmous
Pack size 170g
Use by 2 November to 16 November 2019
Booker Discover the Choice Reduced Fat Houmous
Pack size 170g
Use by 2 November to 13 November 2019
Booker Discover the Choice Red Pepper Houmous
Pack size 170g
Use by 2 November to 14 November 2019
Booker Discover the Choice Lemon & Coriander Houmous
Pack size 170g
Use by 2 November to 16 November 2019
ASDA Houmous
Pack size 200g
Use by 28 October to 9 November 2019
ASDA Extra Special Virgin Olive Oil Houmous
Pack size 170g
Use by 28 October to 9 November 2019
ASDA Extra Special Roasted Red Pepper Houmous
Pack size 170g
Use by 28 October to 9 November 2019
ASDA Beetroot Houmous
Pack size 170g
Use by 28 October to 9 November 2019
ASDA Houmous
Pack size 310g
Use by 28 October to 9 November 2019
ASDA 30% Less Fat Houmous Stacker [Plain flavour]
Pack size 180g (3x60g)
Use by 28 October to 9 November 2019
ALDI Plain Houmous
Pack size 200g
Use by 3 November to 13 November 2019
ASDA 30% Less Fat Houmous Stacker [Mixed flavour]
Pack size 180g (3x60g)
Use by 28 October to 9 November 2019
ASDA Caramelised Onion Houmous
Pack size 200g
Use by 28 October to 9 November 2019
ASDA Red Pepper Houmous
Pack size 200g
Use by 28 October to 9 November 2019
ASDA 30% Less Fat Red Pepper & Chilli Houmous
Pack size 200g
Use by 28 October to 9 November 2019
ASDA Jalapeno Houmous
Pack size 200g
Use by 28 October to 9 November 2019
ASDA Sweet Chilli Houmous
Pack size 200g
Use by 28 October to 9 November 2019
ASDA Reduced Fat Houmous
Pack size 200g
Use by 28 October to 16 November 2019
ASDA Reduced Fat Houmous
Pack size 310g
Use by 28 October to 16 November 2019
ASDA Moroccan Houmous
Pack size 200g
Use by 28 October to 16 November 2019
ASDA Carrot Sticks & Houmous
Pack size 125g
Use by 28 October to 9 November 2019
ALDI Reduced Fat Houmous
Pack size 200g
Use by 3 November to 13 November 2019
Asda Organic Houmous
Pack size 200g
Use by 28 October to 16 November 2019
LIDL Meadow Fresh Red Pepper Houmous
Pack size 170g
Use by 3 November to 17 November 2019
LIDL Meadow Fresh Caramelised Onion Houmous
Pack size 170g
Use by 3 November to 17 November 2019
LIDL Meadow Fresh Moroccan Style Houmous
Pack size 170g
Use by 3 November to 17 November 2019
LIDL Meadow Fresh Classic Houmous
Pack size 200g
Use by 3 November to 17 November 2019
LIDL Meadow Fresh Reduced Fat Houmous
Pack size 200g
Use by 3 November to 17 November 2019
LIDL Deluxe Red Pepper Houmous topped with Harissa
Pack size 170g
Use by 1 November 2019 to 15 November 2019
LIDL Deluxe Houmous topped with Pesto and Parmesan
Pack size 170g
Use by 1 November 2019 to 15 November 2019
LIDL Deluxe Houmous topped with Feta & Caramelised Onion
Pack size 170g
Use by 2 November to 15 November 2019
LIDL Meadow Fresh Reduced Fat Houmous Selection
Pack size 180g (3x60g)
Use by 4 November to 16 November 2019
ALDI Red Pepper Houmous
Pack size 200g
Use by 3 November to 13 November 2019
LIDL Meadow Fresh Classic Houmous Selection
Pack size 180g (3x60g)
Use by 31 October 2019 to 16 November 2019
LIDL Deluxe Caramelised Onion topped Houmous
Pack size 170g
Use by 3 November to 15 November 2019
Morrisons Avocado Houmous
Pack size 200g
Use by 2 November to 7 November 2019
Morrisons The Best Pesto & Parmesan Houmous Range
Pack size 150g
Use by 2 November to 7 November 2019
Morrisons Lemon & Coriander Houmous
Pack size 200g
Use by 2 November to 7 November 2019
Morrisons Houmous
Pack size 200g
Use by 2 November to 7 November 2019
Morrisons Houmous
Pack size 300g
Use by 2 November to 7 November 2019
Morrisons Jalapeno Houmous
Pack size 200g
Use by 2 November to 7 November 2019
Morrisons Reduced Fat Houmous
Pack size 200g
Use by 2 November to 7 November 2019
Morrisons Reduced Fat Roast Red Pepper Houmous
Pack size 200g
Use by 2 November to 7 November 2019
ALDI Moroccan Houmous
Pack size 200g
Use by 3 November to 13 November 2019
Morrisons Caramelised Onion Houmous
Pack size 200g
Use by 2 November to 7 November 2019
Morrisons Moroccan Houmous
Pack size 200g
Use by 2 November to 7 November 2019
Morrisons Sweet Chilli Houmous
Pack size 200g
Use by 2 November to 7 November 2019
Morrisons Red Pepper Houmous
Pack size 200g
Use by 2 November to 7 November 2019
Morrisons Plain Stacker Plain Std Houmous
Pack size 210g
Use by 2 November to 7 November 2019
Morrisons Plain Stacker Plain Reduced Fat Houmous
Pack size 210g
Use by 2 November to 7 November 2019
Morrisons Sundried Tomato Houmous
Pack size 200g
Use by 2 November to 7 November 2019
Morrisons The Best Sunblush Red Pepper Houmous
Pack size 150g
Use by 2 November to 7 November 2019
Morrisons Tomato and Basil Houmous
Pack size 200g
Use by 2 November 2019, 4 November 2019, 7 November 2019
Nando’s Houmous with PERi-PERi drizzle
Pack size 170g
Use by 29 October to 5 November 2019
ALDI Caramelised Onion Houmous
Pack size 200g
Use by 3 November to 13 November 2019
SPAR Full Fat Houmous
Pack size 170g
Use by 2 November to 15 November 2019
SPAR Red Pepper Houmous
Pack size 170g
Use by 2 November to 17 November 2019
SPAR Moroccan Houmous
Pack size 170g
Use by 2 November to 15 November 2019
Safeway Houmous
Pack size 200g
Use by 2 November to 7 November 2019
Sainsbury’s on the go Sweet Potato Falafel with Houmous
Pack size 250g
Use by 29 October to 1 November 2019
Sainsbury’s on the go Carrots & Houmous
Pack size 130g
Use by 28 October to 30 October 2019
J Sainsburys Nuts and grains (F2G)
Pack size 4x290g
Use by 29 October to 5 November 2019
J Sainsburys Carrot and Houmous (F2G)
Pack size 6x130g
Use by 28 October to 30 October 2019
J Sainsburys Sweet Potatoes Falafel (F2G)
Pack size 4x260g
Use by 29 October 2019 to 1 November 2019
Iceland Red Pepper Houmous
Pack size 200g
Use by 2 November to 13 November 2019
ALDI Sweet Chilli Houmous
Pack size 200g
Use by 3 November to 14 November 2019
Iceland Sweet Chilli Houmous
Pack size 200g
Use by 2 November to 13 November 2019
Iceland Red Fat Houmous
Pack size 200g
Use by 2 November to 13 November 2019
Iceland Houmous
Pack size 200g
Use by 2 November to 13 November 2019
John Lewis Carrot & Houmous Dip Pot
Pack size 85g
Use by 30 October to 1 November 2019
The Real Deli Plain Houmous
Pack size 1kg
Use by 2 November to 15 November 2019
The Real Deli Plain Reduced Fat Houmous
Pack size 1kg
Use by 2 November to 14 November 2019
The Real Deli Reduced Fat Red Pepper Houmous
Pack size 1kg
Use by 3 November to 10 November 2019
Zorba Classic Houmous
Pack size 170g
Use by 6 November to 16 November 2019
Zorba Reduced Fat Houmous 170g
Pack size 170g
Use by 6 November to 15 November 2019
Zorba Red Pepper Houmous 170g
Pack size 170g
Use by 6 November to 15 November 2019
ALDI Basil Houmous topped with Pesto and Parmesan
Pack size 170g
Use by 3 November to 9 November 2019
Zorba Houmous Stacker
Pack size 180g
Use by 6 November to 15 November 2019
Zorba Reduced Fat Houmous Stacker
Pack size 180g
Use by 2 November to 15 November 2019
ALDI Moroccan Houmous topped with Harissa Chickpeas
Pack size 170g
Use by 3 November to 9 November 2019

No other Zorba Delicacies Limited products are known to be affected.

Risk statement

The products listed above might be contaminated with salmonella. Symptoms caused by salmonella usually include fever, diarrhoea and abdominal cramps.

Action taken by the company

Zorba Delicacies Limited is recalling the above products. Point of sale notices have been 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. Where available, examples of notices are attached. .
Customer notices: Zorba Delicacies Limited(Opens in a new window)

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.

About product recalls and withdrawals

If there is a problem with a food product that means it should not be sold, then it might be ‘withdrawn’ (taken off the shelves) or ‘recalled’ (when customers are asked to return the product). The FSA issues Product Withdrawal Information Notices and Product Recall Information Notices to let consumers and local authorities know about problems associated with food. In some cases, a ‘Food Alert for Action’ is issued. This provides local authorities with details of specific action to be taken on behalf of consumers.

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USA – Wawona recalls berries from grocery chains because of positive hep A test

Posted on November 1, 2019 by | Leave a comment

Food Safety News

A frozen fruit supplier for the Aldi and Raley’s grocery chains is recalling frozen berries because a government test returned a positive result for hepatitis A.

Wawona Frozen Foods packaged frozen berry mixes containing raspberries, strawberries, blackberries and blueberries under Aldi’s Season’s Choice brand and frozen raspberries under Raley’s label, according to a recall notice released by Wawona officials and posted by the Food and Drug Administration.

The company did not report the states where it distributed the frozen fruit.

“The frozen raspberries and frozen berry mixes containing raspberries were distributed throughout stores in Aldi and Raley’s Family of Fine store chains. The recalled frozen raspberries were imported from Chile,” the Wawona recall notice states.

As of the FDA’s posting of the recall, officials had not received any reports of confirmed infections related to the recalled berries.

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Ireland -Recall of Additional Iceland Houmous Products Due to the Possible Presence of Salmonella

Posted on November 1, 2019 by | Leave a comment

FSAI

Summary
Category 2: For Information
Alert Notification: 2019.44 (Update 4)
Product: Please refer to the table below for details of the implicated Iceland products.

In addition, please find a consolidated list of all the implicated houmous products and batches, (including retailers), subject to recall due to the possible presence of Salmonella.
Batch Code: All use by dates
Country Of Origin: United Kingdom

Message:

Further to FSAI food alert 2019.44, FSAI food alert 2019.44 (Update 1), FSAI food alert 2019.44 (Update 2) and FSAI food alert 2019.44 (Update 3), Iceland is extending its recall to include all batches of the houmous products below, due to the possible presence of Salmonella. These products were sold in Iceland stores. Point-of-sale notices will be displayed in affected stores.

Implicated Iceland Batches
Iceland Houmous Products.

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UK – Updated: Zorba Delicacies Limited recalls various houmous products because of the possible presence of Salmonella

Posted on November 1, 2019 by | Leave a comment

FSA

Zorba Delicacies Limited is extending the recall of various brands and flavours of houmous because the products may contain Salmonella.

See the full list at the link above.

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RASFF Alerts – Listeria monocytogenes – Chilled Horse Meat – Chilled Cooked Ham Chilled Head Cheese

Posted on November 1, 2019 by | Leave a comment

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RASFF – Listeria monocytogenes (presence /25g) in chilled horse meat from Romania in Romania

RASFF – Listeria monocytogenes (110 CFU/g) in chilled cooked ham from Austria in France

RASFF – Listeria monocytogenes (presence /25g) in chilled head cheese from Belgium in Belgium

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