CDC, public health and regulatory officials in several states, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and the Canadian Food Safety Agency investigated an outbreak of hepatitis A linked to imported fresh organic strawberries.
These potentially contaminated fresh organic strawberries were imported from Baja California, a state in northern Mexico, and branded as FreshKampo and HEB by a common supplier; they were purchased in the United States during March 5, 2022, through April 15, 2022.
Traceback investigations showed that outbreak-associated cases in California and Minnesota purchased FreshKampo brand fresh organic strawberries prior to becoming ill. The Public Health Agency of Canada and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency also investigated an outbreak of hepatitis A; imported FreshKampo brand fresh organic strawberries were identified as the likely source of that outbreak.
13 December 2022: Countdown is recalling a specific batch of its Countdown brand Bone-in New Zealand Free Farmed Half Leg Ham due to the possible presence of Listeria.
Product identification
Product type
Ready-to-eat meat
Name of product (size)
Countdown brand Bone-in New Zealand Free Farmed Half Leg Ham (various weights)
Batch and date marking
Product sold on 8 December until 12 December 2022 with a Use By of 27.02.23 is affected.
Package size and description
The product is vacuum packaged in various weights.
Distribution
The product is sold at Countdown Spotswood, Corner Manadon Street and South Road, New Plymouth.
The product is not exported.
Notes
This recall does not affect any other Countdown brand products.
Consumer advice
Customers are asked to check the date mark on the product.
Affected product should not be consumed. There have been no reports of associated illness, however if you have consumed any of this product and have any concerns about your health, seek medical advice.
Customers should return the product to their retailer for a full refund.
Product: Traditional smoked bacon (English artisanal smoked bacon ½) from the Chimay brand. Problem: Presence of listeria monocytogenes.
In agreement with the FASFC, Chimay Tradition and Chasal srl are withdrawing the traditional smoked bacon (English artisanal smoked bacon ½) from the Chimay brand from sale and are recalling it from consumers due to the presence of listeria monocytogenes.
Chimay Tradition and Chasal srl ask their customers not to consume this product and to return it to the point of sale where it was purchased, where they will be reimbursed.
Product description:
– Product name: English artisanal smoked bacon ½ (trade name: old-fashioned smoked bacon) – Brand: Chimay – Use-by date (BBD) (“Use by”) 06/02/ 2023 – Batch number: 221118004 – Sales period: from 18/11/2022 to 28/11/2022 – Type of packaging: vacuum-packed – Weight: +/- 2 kg
The product was distributed by Chasal srl (Rue Brisack 7, 6001 Marcinelle).
In agreement with the FASFC, Albert Heijn withdraws from sale the organic alfalfa “Biologische Alfalfa” of the Albert Heijn brand with expiry dates (DLC) 16/12/22 and 17/12/22 and recalls it from consumers more to the possible presence of Salmonella. Consumption of this product can potentially cause food poisoning and therefore pose a health risk – especially to young children, the elderly, people with weakened immune systems and pregnant women.
Albert Heijn asks its customers not to consume this product and to return it to the point of sale where it was purchased. The product will be refunded or exchanged there. Please contact a doctor in case of any health problem.
Product Description
• Product category: raw vegetables • Product name: AH Biologische Alfalfa • Brand: Albert Heijn • Date of minimum durability (DLC): 16/12/2022 and 17/12/2022 • Period of sale: until 12/12 /2022 included • Type of packaging: plastic tray • Weight: 40 g
For any further information , please contact Albert Heijn on 0800 777 05 .
A La Carte Produkter AS in Oslo is recalling oysters (Crassonstrea Gigas) from Ireland, via France, of the brands “BB Boudeuse No 5” and “Royale No 3”. The reason is suspicion of norovirus, following several cases of illness.
Oyster label
The withdrawal applies to the following product:
Product name: Oysters (Crassostrea Gigas)
Name of the company that is recalling the goods: A La Carte Produkter AS
Batch: “BOUDEUSE 22464BBOU5”, “BOUDEUSE 22474BBOU5”, and “ROYALE 22474ROY3”.
The oysters are farmed in Ireland.
The products are sold to restaurants, grocery stores and delicatessens all over Norway.
A La Carte Products asks consumers who have purchased the product to throw it away or return it to where the product was purchased.
Oysters are often eaten raw without heat treatment, and they can contain viruses, most often norovirus. Norovirus is the most common cause of viral diarrheal disease in Norway. Boiling and frying will kill norovirus, but it is uncertain whether steaming has sufficient effect.
Contact person at the business: Monica Skålvoll 975 15 690
Contact person in the Norwegian Food Safety Authority: Odd Eirik Breivik odebr@mattilsynet.no 22 77 78 09
Potential for cross-contamination with Cronobacter sakazakii
Company Name:
ByHeart
Brand Name:
ByHeart
Product Description:
Whole Nutrition Infant Formula, Milk Based Powder with Iron for 0-12months
Company Announcement
None of the distributed ByHeart product has tested positive for any contaminants
No consumer complaints received, to date, that would indicate any illness
Recall is not related to ByHeart’s own manufacturing facility in Reading, PA in any way; facility continues to run 24/7; re-stock expected in January
ByHeartExternal Link Disclaimer, a next-generation baby nutrition company, announced today that, out of an abundance of caution, it has chosen to voluntarily recall five batches of ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula due to the potential for cross-contamination with Cronobacter sakazakii. No distributed ByHeart product has tested positive for the bacteria.
The product being recalled is ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula, Milk Based Powder with Iron for 0-12 Months in 24 oz containers. The formula under voluntary recall was distributed directly to consumers in the U.S. and can be identified by the number on the bottom of the can. Recalled product batches are 22273 C1, 22276 C1, 22277 C1, 22278 C1, and 22280 C1 printed with use by 01 JAN 24 or 01JUL 24.
Cronobacter bacteria can cause severe, life-threatening infections (sepsis) or meningitis (an inflammation of the membranes that protect the brain and spine). Symptoms of sepsis and meningitis may include poor feeding, irritability, temperature changes, jaundice (yellow skin and whites of the eyes), grunting breaths and abnormal movements. Cronobacter infection may also cause bowel damage and may spread through the blood to other parts of the body.
It is important to note that this recall is not related to ByHeart’s own manufacturing in any way. In addition, the company has not received any consumer complaints that would indicate any illness, to date; illness complaints are an early detection of safety concerns. If a baby has already consumed all of the formula, there is no reason for concern, and no additional action is needed. If parents have any questions, they should consult with their pediatrician.
ByHeart owns its entire manufacturing supply chain with the exception of final canning, which is conducted by a reputable third-party packager. ByHeart is taking this precautionary measure because one test sample collected from the third-party packaging facility tested positive for Cronobacter sakazakii. All product packaged that day, and the first production on the next day, was isolated for destruction and not distributed. Out of an abundance of caution, we are now recalling all product produced during the entire production run.
As a company committed to parents, ByHeart holds itself to the highest standards when it comes to safety and applauds the FDA’s efforts to oversee the safe manufacturing of infant formula. Parents can remain confident in the safety of ByHeart’s products as the company continues to expand its investments in infant formula innovation, clinical studies, and industry-leading quality standards. ByHeart’s manufacturing facility in Reading, PA, continues to operate 24/7, and the company is committed to providing customers formula in January.
What ByHeart Customers Should Do
Customers who purchased ByHeart product should check the bottom of the can and dispose of product from batches 22273 C1, 22276 C1, 22277 C1, 22278 C1, and 22280 C1. ByHeart is setting up a webpage at https://byheart.com/noticesExternal Link Disclaimer with additional information about its measures. Should customers have any other questions or want to find out if the product they have is included in the voluntary recall, please email notices@byheart.com or text ByHeart at 1-909-506-2354. The company will also be reaching out directly to all customers via email who purchased orders from these identified batches.
ByHeart knows that formula is critical to a baby’s health and growth and wants to make sure that all customers have what they need to keep their baby fed and healthy, no matter what brand of formula they use. While ByHeart works 24/7 to meet the demand for formula, the fastest way the company can replace the formula customers purchased is to cover the cost of two cans of alternate formula. Additionally, affected customers will receive two cans of their next order of ByHeart Whole Nutrition Formula for free.
If your infant is experiencing symptoms related to Cronobacter infection, contact your health care provider to report their symptoms and receive immediate care. To report an illness or adverse event, you can
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