Category Archives: Food Inspections

USA – Voluntary Recall of Specific Frozen Fruit Products Due to Possible Contamination by Listeria monocytogenes

FDA

Image 1 – Labeling, Great Value Mixed Fruit packaged in a 16-ounce plastic bag

Minneapolis, Minn. – June 21, 2023 – SunOpta Inc’s subsidiary, Sunrise Growers Inc., has issued a voluntary recall of specific frozen fruit products linked to pineapple provided by a third-party supplier due to the potential for these products to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Listeria monocytogenes is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women. Any consumers concerned about an illness should contact a physician.

Products were distributed via the following retailers:

  • Walmart: Great Value Mixed Fruit, Great Value Dark Sweet Cherries, and Great Value Mango Chunks sold at stores in AR, AZ, CA, CO, DC, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, MN, MO, MT, ND, NE, NM, NV, OH, OK, OR, PA, SD, TX, UT, VA, WV and WY from January 19, 2023 to June 13, 2023
  • Whole Foods: 365 Organic Tropical Fruit Medley, 365 Organic Pineapple Chunks, 365 Pineapple Chunks, 365 Organic Whole Strawberries, 365 Organic Slice Strawberries and Bananas, and 365 Organic Blackberries distributed to select stores throughout the US from November 1, 2022 to June 21, 2023
  • Trader Joe’s: Trader Joe’s Organic Tropical Fruit Blend distributed to select distribution centers or stores in AK, AL, CT, CO, DE, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, TN, TX, VA, VT, WI, and Washington DC from March 28, 2023 to April 11, 2023
  • Target: Good & Gather Organic Cherries and Berries Fruit Blend, Good & Gather Dark Sweet Whole Pitted Cherries, Good & Gather Mango Strawberry Blend, Good & Gather Mixed Fruit Blend, Good & Gather Mango Chunks, Good & Gather Blueberries, and Good & Gather Triple Berry Blend distributed nationwide from October 14, 2022 to May 22, 2023
  • Aldi: Season’s Choice Tropical Blend distributed to select distribution centers or stores in AL, AR, CT, FL, GA, IA, KS, KY, MA, MD, MI, MO, MS, NC, NE, NH, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA, VT and WV from October 11, 2022 to May 22, 2023
  • AWG (Associated Wholesale Grocers): Best Choice Pitted Red Tart Cherries Unsweetened distributed to select distribution centers or stores in KS, MO, NE and OK from April 5, 2023 to May 4, 2023

To date, there have been no illnesses associated with this voluntary recall.

France – CHICKEN SIZE – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Others
  • Product brand name UNBRANDED
  • Model names or references CHICKEN CHICKEN SIZE
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    3469161001146 23159 Use-by date 06/25/2023
  • Marketing start/end date From 09/06/2023 to 20/06/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark EN 80.561.009 CE
  • Further information PRODUCT SOLD IN ANIMATION STAND
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors SYSTEM U CROSSROADS LECLERC AUCHAN

France – CARIBBEAN SALAD – Listeria monocyotgenes

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Others
  • Product brand name UNBRANDED
  • Model names or references CARIBBEAN SALAD
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    3469161000767 23159 Use-by date 06/27/2023
  • Marketing start/end date From 09/06/2023 to 20/06/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark EN 80.561.009 CE
  • Further information PRODUCT SOLD IN ANIMATION STAND
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors CARREFOUR AUCHAN CASINO

France – ROTISSERIE YELLOW CHICKEN 1.2Kg W/BAG – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Meats
  • Product brand name NEUTRAL
  • Model names or references ROTISSERIE YELLOW CHICKEN 1.2Kg W/BAG
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    3345780294162 0093015879 Use-by date 06/06/2023
    3345780294162 0093016506 Use-by date 07/06/2023
  • Packaging NAKED
  • Marketing start/end date From 30/05/2023 to 02/06/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health markFR 71 056 001 CE
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributor INTERMARCHE, SYSTEM U

France – Heart of salmon fillet – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Fishery and aquaculture products
  • Product brand name Unbranded
  • Model names or references Sashimi quality salmon fillet heart 140g
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    4056489370338 9231650001 Use-by date 06/28/2023
  • Packaging 140g
  • Marketing start/end date From 06/15/2023 to 06/19/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Geographic area of ​​sale some LIDL stores
  • Distributors LIDL
  • List of points of saleList_of_LIDL_stores.pdf

France – CAESAR SALAD 300G – L’ATELIER CATERING – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Prepared meals and snacks
  • Product brand name THE CATERING WORKSHOP
  • Model names or references CAESAR SALAD 300G – L’ATELIER CATERING
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Date
    3664335054243 Use-by date 07/07/2023
  • Packaging 300G tray
  • Marketing start/end date From 06/13/2023 to 06/19/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark EN 35.196.001 EC
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors E. LECLERC

Denmark – Lactic acid bacteria in soy-ginger dressing

Foedevarestyrelsen

Orkla Food Danmark is recalling soy-ginger dressing due to the risk of growth of lactic acid bacteria, which can give the dressing a sour taste.

What food

Beauvais Soya Ginger Dressing

Net weight 275 g

Best before date: 11.04.24

Sold in: Bilka, SuperBrugsen, Dagli’Brugsen, Føtex, Meny, Spar, Min Købmand, Kvickly, Netto

Why is the dressing being recalled?

There is a risk of growth of lactic acid bacteria in the dressing. Growth of lactic acid bacteria makes the product unsuitable as food.

What should you do as a consumer?

The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration recommends that consumers return the product to the store where it was purchased, or discard it.

Who recalls the product

Orkla Foods Danmark A/S

Denmark Salmonella in medister, minced pork and minced ham

Foedevarestyrelsen

Himmerlandskød is recalling Frilandsmedister as well as minced pork and minced ham from Frilandsgris due to the discovery of Salmonella. The products should be returned to the store where they were purchased or discarded.

What foods

Medister of the brand Frilandsgris, 10% fat
Packages of 400 grams
Production date: 15.06.2023
Last date of use: 22.06.2023
EAN number: 5710238000899

Minced pork of the brand Frilandsgris, 8-12% fat
Packages of 400 grams
Production dates: 14.06.2023-16.06 .2023
Last use-by dates: 20.06.2023-22.06.2023
EAN number: 5705451650273

Minced ham from the brand Frilandsgris, 4-7% fat
Packs of 400 grams
Production dates: 14.06.2023-16.06.2023
Last use-by dates: 20.06.2022 3-22.06. 2023
EAN number: 5710238000882

Sold in: REMA 1000 stores nationwide.

Why are the products being recalled?

The company has, in connection with its own inspection, found Salmonella in the medister. Since the same raw material is included in the minced pork and minced ham, there is a risk that Salmonella is also present in these products. The symptoms of infection with Salmonella are diarrhoea, abdominal pain, fever, headache and possibly nausea and vomiting. The illness can last from a few days to several weeks.

What should you do as a consumer?

The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration advises consumers to return the products to the store where they were purchased, or to discard them.
If you experience symptoms in connection with consuming the products, you should contact your own doctor.

Who recalls the products

Himmerland beef

USA – Another state reports a Cyclospora outbreak

Food Safety News

220px-Cyclospora_cayetanensis_stained

The Alabama Department of Public Health is investigating multiple reports of Cyclospora infection statewide.

The state’s health department has logged more infections from this parasite since April, and there are more than twice as many cases so far this year as were reported in Alabama in all of 2022.

Cyclosporiasis is a gastrointestinal illness caused by a microscopic parasite. People can get sick with cyclosporiasis by eating fresh produce contaminated with Cyclospora. However, Alabama officials have not yet determined a specific source of the parasites in this year’s outbreak.

In recent weeks other states, including Georgia, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration have reported outbreaks of infections from the parasite.

Canada – Sélection du Pâtissier brand Framboisier Cake and WOW! Factor Desserts brand Berry Burst Slab Cake recalled due to norovirus contamination of raspberries used in these products

CFIA

Summary

Product
Framboisier Cake, Berry Burst Slab Cake
Issue
Food – Microbial Contamination – Norovirus
What to do

Do not consume, use, sell, serve, or distribute recalled products

Affected products

Issue

The affected products are being recalled from the marketplace due to possible norovirus contamination of the raspberries used in these products.

The recalled products have been sold nationally.

What you should do

  • If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, contact your healthcare provider
  • Check to see if you have recalled products
  • Do not consume, serve, use, sell, or distribute recalled products
  • Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the location where they were purchased

People with norovirus illness usually develop symptoms of gastroenteritis within 24 to 48 hours, but symptoms can start as early as 12 hours after exposure. The illness often begins suddenly. Even after having the illness, you can still become re-infected by norovirus. The main symptoms of norovirus illness are diarrhea, vomiting (children usually experience more vomiting than adults), nausea and stomach cramps. Other symptoms may include low-grade fever, headache, chills, muscle aches and fatigue (a general sense of tiredness). Most people feel better within one or two days, with symptoms resolving on their own, and experience no long-term health effects. As with any illness causing diarrhea or vomiting, people who are ill should drink plenty of liquids to replace lost body fluids and prevent dehydration. In severe cases, patients may need to be hospitalized and given fluids intravenously.